APPOINTMENT
Motion/Request:
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MOTION to reappoint the following members to the Ledyard Farmers' Market Committee for a three (3) year term ending February 26, 2026:
* Mr. William Thorne, (R) 3 Adios Lane, Ledyard
* Mr. Peter Hary 973 Shewville Road, Ledyard
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Background:
As Committee & Board Members terms come to an end they are asked if they would like to continue to volunteer to serve the Town.
In addition, the Committee/Board and the Member's respective parties are also asked for their recommendation/endorsement regarding the reappointment of members to ensure that they were active participants.
Both Mr. Thorne and Mr. Hary are interested in continuing to serve on the Retirement Board.
Their reappointments to the Board have been endorsed by both the Board and their respective parties. (please see attached).
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) of this...
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