APPOINTMENT
Motion/Request:
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MOTION to appoint Ms. Jennifer Bingham (D) 26 West Drive, Gales Ferry, to the Ledyard Beautification Committee to complete a three (3) year term ending October 26, 2026 filling a vacancy left by Ms. Maugle.
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Background:
Ms. Bingham has been a Ledyard Resident for fourteen years.
Ms. Bingham graduated Cum Laude with a Bachelor of Science degree in Health Education.
She is an active member in the community serving as a Girl Scout Leader and on the PTO
Administrative Notes:
The Ledyard Beautification Committee currently has two vacancies. (See attached Roster)
Nominating Committee Recommendation:
The DTC Nominating Committee reviewed Ms. Jennifer Bingham's application on August 8, 2023 and unanimously endorsed her appointment to fill the vacancy on the Ledyard Beautification Committee.
NR - 8/14/23
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 subdi...
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