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CRC Group 1 debates whether New Canaan's town clerk should remain elected and whether to lengthen the term
Summary
After a presentation from the town clerk (Claudia), Group 1 discussed whether the town clerk's office should remain elected or become appointed and whether to lengthen the statutory default two-year term; members noted the statute allows terms of 2—6 years and several favored 4 years for stability.
Group 1 devoted extensive time to the role of the town clerk after referencing a presentation given by Claudia, the town clerk. Members raised questions about the clerk's hours of operation relative to other town services, online availability of land-use records and redaction/privacy practices, pay-setting for assistants, and recruitment challenges for the position.
Several commissioners discussed structural options. One member…
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