APPOINTMENT
Motion/Request:
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MOTION to Ms. Sheila Vincent (D) 19 Friar Tuck Drive, Gales Ferry, to the Ledyard Beautification Committee to complete a three (3) year term ending October 26, 2023 filling a vacancy left by Ms. Harris.
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Background:
Ms. Vincent served on the Ledyard Beautification Committee and chose not to continue to serve when her term expired on October 26, 2022. However, she has reconsidered and has requested that she be appointed to the Committee. Her past experience on the Committee would be beneficial. (Please see attached Application).
Administrative Notes:
The Ledyard Beautification currently had three vacancies.
(Please see attached Roster)
Nominating Committee Recommendation:
2/23/2023: The DTC has put forward and endorsed Ms. Vincent's Appointment Application for the Ledyard Beautification Cmt.
Minority Representation - CGS 9-167a:
In accordance with Chapter IV; Section 8 of the Town Charter "Except as otherwise provided for in this Charter, the Town Council may appoint members to fill vacancies in other offices, boards, and commissions established by this Charter and by ordinance as vacancies may occur, and appointing members to such offices, boards, and commissions as may be created in the future. Such appointments shall be made by the Town Council for such terms and upon such conditions as provided in the respective ordinance".
Chapter IV, Section 9: "In making appointments and removals, the Town Council shall act by the affirmative votes of at least a majority of all its members.
All members of boards, commissions, and committees contained in this Charter, or subsequently created under this Charter, except members of the Building Code Board of Appeals, the Fire Marshal, and the Deputy Fire Marshal(s), shall be electors of the Town at the time of their appointment and during their terms of office."
Connecticut General Statutes
Sec. 9-167a. Minority representation. (a) (1) Except as provided in subdivision (2...
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