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Veterans Director Asks Committee for Records to Reestablish Veterans Advisory Council
Summary
Victor E. Ortega, director of veteran services, requested records and historical information to determine the current standing and membership of the Lawrence Veterans Advisory Council; the committee agreed to send him guidance on likely record sources and copy personnel and the city clerk.
Victor E. Ortega, director of veteran services, sent a memorandum asking the committee for assistance identifying past members, meeting activity and vacancies related to the Veterans Advisory Council and asked for records to decide whether to reestablish or reappoint members.
Committee members recommended practical next steps: suggest that Director Ortega consult three likely record repositories — the personnel department, the city clerk, and any records in the mayor’s or council offices — and that the committee send a correspondence copying those offices and petitioner Michael Collins (who has interest/knowledge). Councilor Fidelina Santiago moved that correspondence be sent to Director Ortega with copies to personnel and the city clerk; Councilor Gregory Del Rosario seconded the motion and it passed unanimously.
The committee asked Director Ortega to gather available records and to meet with any known former members to expedite reconstitution or clarification of the advisory council’s status.
