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Charter review covers appointments, town clerk/treasurer roles, audit and ethics committees
New Canaan Charter Review Commission · January 13, 2026
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Summary
Discussion focused on whether to elect or appoint positions such as the town clerk and treasurer, the role and term limits of the audit committee, and how to preserve independent oversight while retaining volunteer recruitment and civility.
Commission members debated structural choices about appointments and elections, the audit committee, and the ethics board.
Kevin Monahan recommended removing term limits imposed on the audit committee and argued some technical positions (town clerk and treasurer) should be appointed because…
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