APPOINTMENT
Motion/Request:
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MOTION to appoint Mrs. Karen Parkinson (R) 55 Rose Hill Road, Ledyard, as a Regular Member to the Historic District Commission to complete a five (5) year term ending December 4, 2026 to fill a vacancy left by Mr. Barnes.
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Background:
With Mr. Barnes January 22, 2025 appointment to the Town Council he submitted his resignation from the Historic District Commission, in accordance with the Town Charter (Please see attached email dated1/26/2025) .
Town Charter, Chapter III; Section 1:
No member of the Town Council shall, during his term of office, except as provided in Section 2 of this chapter, hold or accept any position, office or employment under the government of the Town of Ledyard or any political subdivision thereof which is filled by appointment by the Mayor, Town Council, or any board or commission created by ordinance, Charter, or statute. No person holding any elected office under this Charter or provisions of any ordinance or of the General Statutes shall, except as provided in Section 2 of this chapter, be a member of the Town Council during his continuance in such office.
Historic District Commission Chairman Earl (Ty) Lamb requested in an email dated February 7, 2025 that Alternate Member Mrs. Karen Parkinson be appointed/moved from an Alternate Member to a Regular Member to fill Mr. Barnes' vacancy . (please see attached email)
Administrative Notes:
Please see attached Roster
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 f...
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