APPOINTMENT
Motion/Request:
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MOTION reappoint the following members to Parks & Recreation Commission to complete a three (3) year term ending, December 29, 2025.
Ms. Loretta Kent (D) 1363 Baldwin Hill Road, Gales Ferry
Mr. Kenneth J. DiRico, (U) 8 Melanie Lane, Gales Ferry
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Background:
These members of the Parks & Recreation Commission are interested in continuing to serve on the community.
The Parks & Recreation Commission and their respective parties have endorsed their reappointment. (see attached).
been endorsed by the Commission and the Democratic Nominating Committee.
Administrative Notes:
Ms. Meredith Robinson's term will also be ending in December. She has indicated to the DTC that she was not interested in serving another term.
Nominating Committee Recommendation:
The Parks & Recreation Commission and the members' respective party has endorsed their reappointment.
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 rep...
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