APPOINTMENT
Motion/Request:
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MOTION to appoint Ms. Minna DeGaetano, (D) 10 Marla Avenue, Ledyard, as an Alternate Member to the Retirement Board as an Alternate Member to Retirement Board for a three year term ending August 26, 2026.
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Background:
Ms. DeGaetano has a BA in Accounting, MBA, CPA and she recently served on the Committee to Review the Budget Process.
Ms. DeGaetano has expressed and interested in serving on the Retirement Board. Because retirement benefits are a large portion of the Town's budget, she would like to contribute to ensuring that the Board maintains, develops, and complies with responsible investment policies for the Town's
Retirement Plan assets. (Please see attached Resume')
Administrative Notes:
Currently the Retirement Board has two Alternate Member vacancies. (Please see attached Roster)
This Alternate Member Position was a new position, therefore, Ms. DeGaetano would not be filling a vacancy left by a previous member.
Nominating Committee Recommendation:
The DTC Nominating Committee voted to endorse Ms. DeGaetano's appointment to the Retirement Board on December 10, 2023 (please see attached)
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, exc...
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