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position. He agreed that the bigger the budget, the more experience that would benecessary. Alderman Foreman agreed that the position should be separate from the CityManager position if that position is ultimately created.Alderman Foreman stated that about 8 years ago, the voters rejected a similarproposal because they were not properly educated on the issue. He stated that he was infavor of creating a new position with a four year term. Alderman Norton agreed, statingthat he too supported the change to an appointment. Dan Smith suggested that theCommission let the public know of the pros and cons of the change and what would beexpected of applicants. Alderman Norton stated that publicity was very important andasked that the newspaper keep the issue on the front page. Laura Vetter agreed that thepublic needed to be kept informed. Tim Rosell stated that if the public knew the processthere would be a better response.E. Analysis of Potential Charter ChangesThe Commission considered the possibility of changing not only the position ofChamberlain but changing the form of government for the City of Hornell. TheCommission did not choose to do that at this time after reviewing a memorandum to theMayor from the law firm of Harris Beach PLLC, dated January 13, 2011 and distributedto all Commission members, in which the various options available to the Commissionwere detailed. The Commission felt that changing the form of government would requirean extensive change in the Charter and that they would not have the time to adequatelyaddress that issue at this time.4
F. Recommendations of the CommissionThe Commission understands that the Common Council must set thequalifications for the position of Director of Finance. However, the Commissionwould like to suggest that the following elements be incorporated.1. That an interview committee be created by the Mayor which shouldinclude members of the Common Council as well as members of thepublic.2. That the minimum qualifications include a four year degree in accounting,public finance or a related field from an accredited university of study.3. That the applicants have at least 2 years experience in municipalaccounting and GASB.4. That the applicant have previous experience and knowledge of: propertytax collections; full annual audit process; employee supervision; auditingof double entry books or records of business; computer based accountingsystems; maintenance of governmental agency books or records;management of multiple budgets; bonds and notes as well as significantexperience making decisions regarding lending institutions.G. FINAL ACTION BY THE COMMISSIONAfter the public hearing, the Commission met to discuss all of the comments andinput received. Counsel advised the Commission and the Commission focused on theCharter as a whole, having reviewed the entire Charter. The Commission determined thatit would propose the amendment pertaining to the Chamberlain and leave the remainderof the Charter as is. The portions of the Charter left unchanged were found to be either5
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