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Andrews Community Forest Committee approves edited bylaws, forwards revisions to select board
Summary
The committee approved small edits to the bylaws clarifying appointment procedures, standardizing three‑year terms and formalizing representation from related committees; the motion passed in a voice vote reported as seven‑zero.
The Andrews Community Forest Committee reviewed and voted to accept a set of edited bylaws changes and agreed to forward them to Josh and the Richmond select board for implementation. The edits clarify that appointments are made by the select board, standardize terms to three years and formalize the process for representation from the Trails Committee and Conservation Commission.
Committee members focused on language about replacement of vacancies and whether the committee ‘nominates’ or ‘recommends’ candidates from partner bodies. Cecilia proposed wording changes to replace vague phrasing such as "seek advice" with clearer instructions to "seek a nomination from the appropriate body" when a seat is reserved for an external committee. The group agreed that nominations and supporting information would be forwarded to the select board for formal appointment.
A motion to accept the edited bylaws (with the committee’s small amendments) was moved, seconded and carried in a voice vote; the committee reported the result as seven in favor, zero opposed. The committee will forward the edited word‑processing file and proposed changes to Josh for select‑board review.
