APPOINTMENT
Motion/Request:
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MOTION to appoint Ms. Jennifer Bingham (D) 826 West Drive, Gales Ferry, as an Alternate Member to the Board of Assessment Appeals to complete a four (4) year term ending August 26, 2028 to fill a vacancy left by Mr. Nelson.
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Background:
Ms. Bingham has a Bachelors of Science in Health Education from Rhode Island College, Class of 2000. In 2025 she received a Certificate of Achievement, Rhode Island Property and Tax Law Administration Course (RI Association of Assessing Officers).
Ms. Bingham is currently employed by the Town of Hopkinton, Rhode Island as the Senior Clerk to the Tax Assessor.
Ms. Bingham is an active participant in the Community as a Girl Scout Leader of Troop 63060 and as a member of the Ledyard Beautification Committee. (please see attached Application)
Administrative Notes:
In accordance with the Town Charter, Chapter IV; Section 6
Board of Assessment Appeals
The Board of Assessment Appeals shall continue to have such powers and duties as are or may be imposed or vested by the General Statutes, upon boards of assessment appeals.
There shall be three regular (3) members, and three (3) alternate members of the Board of Assessment Appeals. During any assessment year in which a revaluation becomes effective, or during which appeals from revaluation are heard, there shall be two (2) additional regular members of the Board of Assessment Appeals, appointed for a term of one year. The Board shall annually select from its membership, a chairman and a vice-chairman.
Thereafter, the Town Council shall fill vacancies on the Board of Assessment Appeals from whatever cause arising, in the manner, for the terms, and with all the powers and duties, not inconsistent with this Charter, as prescribed by the General Statutes or by ordinance adopted pursuant to this Charter.
Nominating Committee Recommendation:
7/20/2025: DTC recommended Ms. Bingham's appointment to the Board of Assessment Appeals. (please ...
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