APPOINTMENT
Motion/Request:
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MOTION to appoint Ms. Yvonne Walsh (D) 38 Fairway Drive, Ledyard to the Library Commission for a two (2) year term ending November 7, 2028; to commence with the end of Mr. Hightower’s term.
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Background:
Ms. Walsh’s children are grown and she would like to serve her community. She is employed a Branch Manager Charter Oak Federal Credit Union. She attended Eastern Connecticut State University (ECSU) and also Three Rivers Community College.
She is an active member of the community, as she currently serves on the Ledyard Beautification Committee and she is involved in community outreach programs with her current employer; and she is voting committee for Together We Give.
Administrative Notes:
With two members of the Library Commission electing not to be reappointed the Commission had two Vacancies. (see attached roster)
Nominating Committee Recommendation:
The DTC has endorsed Ms. Walsh’s application to the Library Commission.
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 ...
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