APPOINTMENT
Motion/Request:
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MOTION to appoint Ms. Phyllis McCormack (U) 31 Tanager Lane, Gales Ferry to the Ledyard Beautification Committee for a three year term ending October 26, 2028 filling a vacancy left by Ms. Harty.
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Background:
Ms. McCormack recently retired, but was continuing to work per diem as a registered nurse. She is interested in serving the community; and was a past member of the Lions Club where she was involved in fund raising actives such as their pancake breakfasts and golf tournament. She was also a past Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) for the Mohegan Fire Company. (Please see attached application)
Administrative Notes:
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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.
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) of this subsection, the maximum number of members of any board, commission, legislative body, committe...
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