APPOINTMENT
Motion/Request:
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MOTION to reappoint Mr. Michael Cherry (U) 5 Whippoorwill Drive, Gales Ferry, as the Mayor's Representative to the Southeastern Connecticut Water Authority for a two (2) year term ending August 31, 2027.
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Background:
As Committee Members terms are due to expire the Committee and the Member's party are asked to provide a recommendation regarding the Members reappointment.
Because Mr. Cherry is registered as an Unaffiliated he his reappointment would not be presented a political party.
Mr. Cherry has expressed his interest to continue to serve as one of the Town's Representatives on the Southeastern Connecticut Water Authority.
Administrative Notes:
In accordance with Resolution #08-06 "Concerning SCCOG Member Municipality to the Southeastern Connecticut Water Authority Representative Advisory Board" that SCCOG member municipalities were urged to appoint their Chief Elected Official or Chief Executive as one of their SCWA Members.
Ledyard hac followed SCCOG's recommendation for many years. However, due to other commitments Mayor Allyn, III was not able to attend SCWA's monthly meetings; and therefore; he recommended Mr. Mike Cherry serve on the Board as his designee.
Nominating Committee Recommendation:
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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...
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