APPOINTMENT
Motion/Request:
titMOTION to appoint Ms. Sarah Bowen, (D) 80 Avery Hill Road, Ledyard to the Inland Wetland and Water Courses Commission to complete a two (2) year term ending October 31, 2027 filling a vacancy left by Mr. Persano.
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Background:
Ms. Bowen has a B.A. in American Studies from the University of Connecticut; and a M.A. in History and Archaeology from the University of Rhode Island in 2020.
Ms. Bowen recently moved to Ledyard, and volunteered at an event for the local animal control, and she was looking for more opportunities to be involved.
Ms. Bowen is an Education and Outreach Manager at the Society for American Archaeology.
(Please see attached Appointment Application & Resume)
Administrative Notes:
Ms. Bowen also submitted Appointment Applications to serve on the following:
* Conservation Commission (Mayor Appointment)
* WPCA (No Vacancies)
Nominating Committee Recommendation:
2/6/2026: The DTC endorsed Ms. Bowen's Application to serve on the IWWC.
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...
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