APPOINTMENT
Motion/Request:
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MOTION to appoint Mr. Ian Stammel as the Town Treasurer.
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Background:
In accordance with Chapter IV; Section 1 of the Town Charter
SECTION 1. TOWN TREASURER
The Town Council shall by resolution no later than one (1) month after its organizational meeting appoint a Treasurer to serve for a two-year term, from the first Monday of January of the even numbered years or until his successor is qualified. The Town Treasurer shall have all powers and duties conferred or imposed by law, shall be the agent of the Town deposit fund, and shall have such other powers and duties prescribed by the Town Council and provided by this Charter.
If a vacancy occurs in said office, from whatever cause arising, it shall be filled by appointment by the Town Council for the unexpired portion of the term of said office.
The Treasurer shall receive such compensation and shall have such assistants as the Town Council may determine. The Treasurer shall designate, subject to the approval of the Town Council, a Deputy Treasurer who, in the absence or inability of the Treasurer to act, may assume the duties of the Treasurer as assigned by the Town Council.
Administrative Notes:
With the retirement of Treasurer Nancy Gosselin in 2018 the Town Council appointed Assistant Finance Director to serve as the Town Treasurer; and he has been serving in this role since.
In 2021 the 26th Town Council reappointed Assistant Finance Director Ian Stammel to serve as the Town Treasurer.