APPOINTMENT
Motion/Request:
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MOTION to reappoint the following members to the Library Commission for a two-year term ending November 7, 2025:
* Mr. John Bolduc (R) 14 Monticello Drive, Gales Ferry
* Ms. Ellin M. Grenger, (D) 15 Bittersweet Drive, Gales Ferry
* Ms. Barbara Candler (D) 3 Goulart Road, Ledyard
* Mr. Brian Cronin (U) 12 Erins Way, Ledyard
* Ms. Elizabeth Rumery (D) 2 Bluff Road, Gales Ferry
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Background:
The Library Commission Members serve for a two-year term.
As members' terms come due to expire, the Commission and the members's party are contacted to obtain their recommendation/endorsement regarding their reappointment.
Nominating Committee Recommendation:
These Members were interested in continuing to serve on the Library Commission and reappointments have been endorsed by the Commission and their respective party (see attached).
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) Exce...
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