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Albany County Legislature recommends Tony Caro for advisory board appointment
Summary
The Legislature approved a legislative appointment recommendation for Tony Caro to serve on a county advisory board; the slot will be funded beginning in January and carries a modest stipend.
The Albany County Legislature moved to recommend Tony Caro for a legislative appointment to a county advisory board and approved the nomination by voice vote.
A presenter described the nomination as a legislative appointment and said Tony Caro "has been involved with the fire service for a number of years, does a great job out in Westmere." The presenter added the appointment is a legislative recommendation and that the seat has been open; it is not currently funded but funding is expected to begin in January at roughly $5,000.
A motion to appoint Caro was offered, seconded and approved by voice during the meeting. The transcript does not include a roll-call tally or the official name of the advisory board; the agenda item language used in the meeting was recorded as "authorizing the appointment of a member to the prior advisory board." The transcript did not specify whether the appointment is subject to subsequent confirmation steps.
The Legislature recorded the vote as approved; the meeting record identifies the nominee, funding timing and the nominator's endorsement but does not include additional background on Caro's service beyond the presenter's remarks.
