APPOINTMENT
Motion/Request:
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MOTION to appoint Mr. Peter Diette (U) 15 Hyde Park Drive, Gales Ferry to the Library Commission to complete a two (2) year term ending November 7, 2024 filling a vacancy left by Ms. Gantz.
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Background:
Mr. Diette is currently enrolled in the Master of Library and Information Science Program at Louisiana State University; 2013 - Master of Arts, Teaching, Sacred Heart University; 1996 - Master of Business Administration, Finance, University of Maryland; 1985 - Bachelor of Arts, Political Science, University of Vermont.
Mr. Dietter is employed as a Library Media Specialist for Groton Public Schools (See attached application and resume)
Mr. Diette has been a active member of the Community as a volunteer on the Ledyard Soccer Club, Ledyard High School Music Program and Music Boosters.
Administrative Notes:
Ms. Gantz resigned from the Library Commission after seventeen years of service to the town (see attached letter dated 4/1/2024)
Currently the Library Commission has one vacancy (see attached roster)
Nominating Committee Recommendation:
N/A
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 Fi...
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