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Commissioners authorize proxy voting for NHA executive committee
Summary
The board approved a motion to allow county representatives on the New Hampshire Association executive committee to cast proxy votes for absent members, ensuring the county's full allotment of five votes at association meetings.
The Cheshire County Board of Commissioners approved a motion to allow county representatives on the New Hampshire Association (NHA) executive committee to use proxy votes when members cannot attend meetings.
Commissioner Stewart moved the measure, which was seconded by Commissioner DeBernardo; the board recorded a unanimous 3-0 vote in favor. The motion authorizes county representatives to present proxy votes so the county's full allotment of five votes can be used when some members are absent.
During the discussion, commissioners said the proxy practice helps ensure the county speaks with its full voting power at NHA meetings. The board directed staff to notify the New Hampshire Association of Towns (the transcript references "New Hampshire Association of Town and DuPont Group" but did not provide a formal name for the recipient) of the county's proxy arrangement.
