File #: 21-006    Version: 1 Name:
Type: Order Status: Agenda Ready
File created: 1/4/2021 In control: Town Council
On agenda: 1/12/2021 Final action:
Title: To appoint Judy Vance as Registrar of Voters to serve a two-year term.
Attachments: 1. 21-006 Cover Sheet, 2. Registrar(1)
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I.                     Council Action Requested.

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To appoint Judy Vance as Registrar of Voters to serve a two-year term.

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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 the Registrar of Voters for two-year terms by January 1st of each odd-numbered year.  Town Clerk Linda Morrell recommends the appointment of Judy Vance to serve another term.  Judy takes great pride in doing this job, and she has a wealth of knowledge in this area.