APPOINTMENT
Motion/Request:
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MOTION to appoint Ms. Kristie Gardiner-Lundgren (U) 70 Iron Street, Ledyard, to the Cemetery Committee, as a regular member, to complete a three (3) year term ending April 26, 2026 filling a vacancy left by Mr. Godino.
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Background:
Ms. Gardiner-Lundgren enjoys working to maintain abandoned cemeteries. Her family has been an active participant in the Adopt a Cemetery Program through the Cemetery Committee and she was interested in volunteering more time and to take on more responsibility in caring for the town's cemeteries.
Ms. Gardiner-Lundgren is an Artist and is currently self-employed.
Administrative Notes:
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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 si...
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