APPOINTMENT
Motion/Request:
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MOTION to appoint Mr. David Gruszkowksi ( R) 26 Saw Mill Drive, Ledyard, to the Retirement Board to complete a three (3) year term ending January 20, 2029 filling a vacancy left by Ms. DeGaetano.
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Background:
Mr. Gruszkowksi is retired, and has a Bachelors and Masters in Industrial Engineering. Additional studies towards a Doctorate in Strategic Leadership.(Please see attached Application & Resume')
Mr. Gruszkowksi has been a Ledyard resident for 29 years; and raised my family here.; and now that he is retired he would like to serve the community of Ledyard. I am now retired and plan on staying in Ledyard.
Mr. Gruszkowksi has been an active member of the community, participating in local church activities; and with Boy Scout Troop 12 and supported his son's Eagle Scout Project to remove excessive brush and debris from the Saw Mill Pond parking and picnic area.
Administrative Notes:
The Retirement Board has one regular member vacancy and two alternate member vacancies.
Please see attached Roster.
Nominating Committee Recommendation:
The RTC has endorsed Mr. Gruszkowksi appointment to the Retirement Board (please 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 ...
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