APPOINTMENT
Motion/Request:
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MOTION to appoint Mr. Charles Gallagher (R) 12 Sherwood Trace, Gales Ferry, to the Parks and Recreation Commission to complete a three-year (3) term ending December 29, 2023 filling a vacancy left by Mr. Maloney.
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Background:
Mr. Gallagher has been an active member in the community, coaching football and baseball since he moved to Ledyard six years ago.
Mr. Gallagher has three children who have participated in Parks & Recreation Programs. He is interested in how Ledyard is represented in visiting other community during sporting activities.
Administrative Notes:
The Parks & Recreation Commission currently has two vacancies as follows:
* Caleb Maloney (Resignation e-mail 5/8/2022)
* Meredith Robinson chose not to continue to serve when her term expires on December 29, 2022
See attached Roster
Nominating Committee Recommendation:
The Republican Nominating Committee interviewed Mr. Gallagher. (See attached Appointment Application).
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 dur...
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