APPOINTMENT
Motion/Request:
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MOTION to appoint Mr. George S. MacGregor (R) 47 Rose Hill Road, Ledyard to the Inland Wetlands and Watercourses Commission, as an Alternate Member of the Inland Wetland and Watercourses Commission to complete a two (2) year term ending October 31, 2025 to fill a vacancy left by Mr. Persano.
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Background:
Mr. Macgregor has been an active member in the community and is interested in serving on the Inland Wetland and Watercourses Commission.
Mr. Macgregor attended Northeastern and is self-employed. (please see attached Application)
Administrative Notes:
The Inland Wetland and Watercourses Commission currently has 2 Alternate Member vacancies; and 1 Regular Member vacancy. (see attached Roster)
Nominating Committee Recommendation:
10/15/2024: Republican Nominating Committee endorsed the appointment of Mr. MacGregor to the IWWC.
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. ...
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