APPOINTMENT
Motion/Request:
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MOTION to appoint Ms. Minna DeGaetano (D) 10 Marla Avenue, Ledyard, as a Regular Member to the Retirement Board to complete a three (3) year term ending January 20, 2026 to fill a vacancy left by Mr. Panosky.
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Background:
Mr. Daniel Panosky has moved out of town and has resigned from the Retirement Board.
Retirement Board Chairman John Rodolico has requested Alternat Member Ms. Minna DeGaetano be appointed as a Regular Member to fill Mr. Panosky's vacancy. (see attached email 12/30/2024)
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 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, committee or similar body of the state or any political subdivision thereof, whether elective or appointive,...
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