APPOINTMENT
Motion/Request:
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MOTION to appoint Mr. James Harwood (D) 10 Eska Drive, Ledyard to the Sustainable CT Ad Hoc Committee to complete a two (2) year term ending December 15, 2027.
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Background:
Mr. Harwood has BS Chemistry BS Biology PhD Biochemistry and is a Retired Biochemist
Mr. Harwood has been an active participant in the community serving as a member of the Ledyard Planning and Zoning Commission and the Ledyard Conservation Commission. He has also volunteered for Ledyard Soccer Club (1990 - 2020) - coach, referee, referee assignor, fields coordinator, board member.
Mr. Harwood attended the Sustainable CT Ad Hoc Committee's Organizational Meeting in December and is interested in joining the Committee to assist them in furthering the mission of the Sustainable CT Ad Hoc Committee.
Administrative Notes
In accordance with Res #004-2025/Jan 25 the Ledyard Sustainable CT Ad Hoc Committee shall be comprised of five members appointed by the Ledyard Town Council with the following representatives:
* One member from the Planning & Zoning Commission or Inland Wetlands & Water Courses Commission
* One member from the Economic Development Commission or Conservation Commission
* One member from the Town Council Land Use Committee
* Two members from the Community-at-Large
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, each member shall serve for a term of two (2) years. Members shall commence to serve their terms immediately upon appointment and shall serve until their successor has qualified or they have been reappointed or removed by the Town Council.
Nominating Committee Recommendation:
1/18/2026 DTC endorsed Mr. Harwood's Appointment to the Sustainable CT Ad Hoc Committee
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 ...
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