APPOINTMENT
Motion/Request:
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MOTION to appoint Ms. Carol A. Schneider, (D) 101 Inchcliffe Drive, Gales Ferry, to the Senior Citizens Commission to complete a two (2) year term ending December 9, 2023 filling a vacancy left by Ms. Dykes.
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Background:
Ms. Schneider is an active member in the Community, currently serving on the Economic Development Commission and the Beautification Committee and is interested in serving on the Senior Citizens Commission.
Ms. Schneider has an Associated Degree and her work experience includes: Graphic Art, Retail and Marketing.
Administrative Notes:
The Senior Citizens Commission currently has one vacancy.(see attached Roster)
Ms. Dykes resigned from the Senior Citizens Commission on April 24, 2022 (see attached)
Nominating Committee Recommendation:
The Democratic Nominating Committee endorsed Ms. Schneider's appointment to the Senior Citizens Commission. (see attached Appointment Application) dated 8/23/2022.
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 ter...
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