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To appoint a Registrar of Voters to serve a two-year term. (Initiated by Town Clerk)
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I. Council Action Requested.
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To appoint a Registrar of Voters to serve a two-year term. (Initiated by Town Clerk)
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II. Basis for Council Action.
Council approval of this item is required because;
a) The article proposes the appointment, by the municipal officers, of a position required by Maine statute (21-A M.R.S.A. ? 101, see attached), and
b) The Town Council "shall be and constitute the municipal officers of the Town" pursuant to Article II, Section 1 of the Charter.
III. Issue Summary.
The current Registrar of Voters is Judy Vance; Judy has been the appointed Registrar of Voters since December 12, 2002. Under state law, the municipal officers appoint a Registrar of Voters for two-year terms. Town Clerk Linda Morrell recommends the appointment of Judy Vance to serve another term.