APPOINTMENT
Motion/Request:
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MOTION to appoint Mr. Rolf Racich (U) 18 Brewster Drive, Gales Ferry, to the Library Commission to complete two (2) year term ending November 7, 2024 filling a vacancy left by Ms. Winston.
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Background:
Mr. Racich is a regular patron of the Library, bringing his son to story time and has participated in programs such as1,000 books before kindergarten.
Mr. Racich often helps out during the children programs. Mr. Ricich's appointment has been endorsed by Youth Services Librarian.
Administrative Notes:
The Library Commission currently has one vacancy.(see attached Roster)
Ms. Winston chose not to be continue to serve on the Commission when her term ended on November 7, 2022 because she was moving out of town.
Nominating Committee Recommendation:
Mr. Ricich is registered as an Unaffiliated.
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 terms of office."
Connecticut General Statutes
Sec. 9-167a. Minority representation. (a) (1) Except as provided in subdivision (2...
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