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Charter commission votes to keep New Canaan town treasurer an elected office
Summary
The Town of New Canaan Charter Revision Commission voted 9–1–1 April 1 to retain the town treasurer as an elected position after a lengthy debate about checks and balances, statutory requirements and possible alternatives.
The Town of New Canaan Charter Revision Commission voted April 1 to keep the town treasurer as an elected office, approving a motion by voice/roll call 9–1 with one abstention.
The vote followed an extended discussion about whether the position should remain elected, be appointed by town leaders, or become a town employee. Chair Kathleen opened the item as a discrete vote before proceeding with detailed article edits; commissioners then heard arguments on both sides and took a roll call.
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