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Motion/Request:
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Discussion and possible action to review and consider text amendments to the proposed "An Ordinance Establishing a Town of Ledyard Code of Ethics And Ethics Commission" in preparation to present at a Public Hearing.
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Background:
Public Hearing- September 24, 2025
As a follow-up to September 24, 2025 Public Hearing, Chairman St. Vil requested from the Town Council the following deliverables.
1) Resident Questions & Responses
For the September 24, 2025 Public Hearing on the proposed "Ordinance Establishing a Town of Ledyard Code of Ethics and Ethics Commission" (draft attached), please submit:
* The question you wish to address (as stated at the hearing).
* Your written response (suitable for the official record).
* Deadline: Wednesday, October 1, 2025 (email to Town Council Office).
These Q&As will be included in the 9/24/2025 Public Hearing Minutes as "Post Meeting Notes."
2) Proposed Amendments
A discussion on the proposed ordinance is planned for the October 8, 2025 Town Council meeting. To ensure a productive, collaborative session:
* Review the draft ordinance and the hearing video (Town Council - 2025-09-24 5:00 PM - Public Hearing).
* If there are issues preventing your support, propose solutions in full amendment text (additions/removals), ready for debate and a vote for inclusion on October 8.
* Deadline: Wednesday, October 1, 2025 (email amendment text to the Town Council to be included the meeting packet).
The Administration Committee began working to draft a Code of Ethics and Ethics Commission on June 12, 2024 under the Committee Chairmanship of Councilor Garcia-Irizarry.
March, 2025 changes were made Standing Committees with Councilor Buhle being assigned as Committee Chairman of the Administration Committee.
The Committee spent several months receiving residents comments and drafting a proposed "An Ordinance Establishing a Town of Ledyard Code of Ethics and Ethics Commission".
* June 23, 2025 ...
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