APPOINTMENT
Motion/Request:
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MOTION to appoint Mr. Robert Graham (U) 72A Long Pond Road, South, Ledyard, to the Inland Wetlands and Watercourses Commission, as a Alternate Member of the Inland Wetland and Watercourses Commission to complete a two (2) year term ending October 31, 2026 to fill a vacancy left by Mr. Marelli.
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Background:
Mr. Robert Graham is a retired physician, has an AB in Physics, UC Berkley, MD, UCSF Board-Certified Emergency Medicine. He worked as the Chief of Emergency Services at Westerly Hospital for over 20-years.
Mr. Graham is interested in maintaining and improving the health of our waters. He is aware that unrestrained development is detrimental and he would like to have a voice in shepherding the use of our land and protecting their most natural resource, water.
Mr. Graham has been an active participant in the community. He is a member of the Lantern Hill Valley Alliance for 15 years and has served on its Board for over 20 years, holding officer potions. He is also a member of the Alliance for the Mystic River Watershed and Co-Chairman of the Water Quality Committee. (see attached).
Administrative Notes:
Currently the IWWC has the following vacancies:
* One Regular Member
* Two Alternate Member Vacancies
(See attached Roster)
Nominating Committee Recommendation:
As a registered "Unaffiliated" Mr. Graham's application is forward to the Administration Committee for consideration.
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 ord...
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