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Councilmember Kuzma stated that he is also interested in that position and believes that it would <br /> be a good growing experience. <br /> Mayor LeTourneau noted that Councilmember Kuzma was listed as Acting Mayor because he <br /> expressed interest in that position and that was the only interest expressed prior to tonight's <br /> meeting. <br /> Councilmember Heinrich asked Councilmembers Kuzma and Riley to provide brief background <br /> information for the new members of the Council. <br /> Mayor LeTourneau stated that both members joined the Council during the same election cycle, <br /> have been upstanding members of the community and have served in similar capacities. He <br /> resisted changing the discussion into an interview process. <br /> Councilmember Heinrich stated that it would be difficult for her to make a decision, as she does <br /> not feel that she has the information to make the right indication as to who would best serve in <br /> the position. She stated that she would like to hear additional information on why each would <br /> like to serve in that position. <br /> Mayor LeTourneau stated that both would be great candidates. He noted that Councilmember <br /> Kuzma stated that he is interested in the position to further personal development and leadership <br /> experience. <br /> Councilmember Riley acknowledged that they have both served the same number of years. He <br /> noted that he does have experience leading different Boards/Committees. <br /> Councilmember Kuzma stated that he has gained a lot of experience serving for the past six years <br /> as well and has been self-employed for the past 41 years. He stated that he would enjoy <br /> providing that backup role to the Mayor. <br /> Councilmember Musgrove stated that historically it seems that the Acting Mayor position has <br /> been filled from an At-Large position and asked for additional information. <br /> Mayor LeTourneau stated that the process for determining an Acting Mayor vary from Mayor to <br /> Mayor and therefore there is not a consistent policy on how the appointment is managed and <br /> therefore he did not feel he had sufficient direction on how the appointment should be made. He <br /> stated that Councilmember Kuzma expressed interest in the position and that was how he filled <br /> that appointment. <br /> Councilmember Musgrove asked if the process would have been better served if the other senior <br /> Councilmembers should have been asked if they were interested. <br /> Mayor LeTourneau stated that it was the process of the Council and this is where it has evolved <br /> to at this point. <br /> City Council Work Session/January 8,2019 <br /> Page 3 of 8 <br />