APPOINTMENT
Motion/Request:
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Discussion and possible action on the
MOTION to appoint Ms. Clair Harris (U) 5 Cliff Road, Ledyard, to the Senior Citizens Commission to complete a two (2) year term ending December 9, 2023 filling a vacancy left by Ms. Dykes.
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Background:
Ms. Harris is a retired Clergy and Registered Nurse.
Ms. Harris has worked with a wide range of people and is interested in volunteering to serve the town on the Senior Citizens Commission .
Administrative Notes:
The Senior Citizens Commission currently has one vacancy.(see attached Roster)
Ms. Dykes resigned from the Senior Citizens Commission on April 24, 2022 (see attached)
Nominating Committee Recommendation:
Ms. Harris is registered as an Unaffiliated, therefore, her Appointment Application has not been endorsed by a town committee.
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 subdivisio...
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