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Darien advisory committee elects vice chair, adopts rotating secretary model
Summary
The Darien Advisory Conservation Committee unanimously elected Peter Harned vice chair and approved a rotating secretary model (alphabetical by last name) at its June 9 special meeting, formalizing officer duties and procedural guidance for upcoming work.
The Darien Advisory Conservation Committee unanimously elected Peter Harned as vice chair and approved a rotating secretary model during a special meeting on June 9, 2026, at Darien Town Hall.
Chair Bill Cavers reviewed the defined duties for officers, saying the vice chair "serves as an advisor, assists with agenda preparation and reviews materials for distribution," and that the secretary is responsible for drafting and submitting meeting minutes to the Town Clerk. The committee voted to use a rotating secretary approach — alphabetical by last name — in lieu of electing a permanent secretary, a practice the minutes note is consistent with the Coastal Commission.
The actions were recorded as unanimous. The rotating model means members will take turns preparing minutes rather than selecting a single person to hold the secretary role, and the committee listed the operational duties it expects each officer to carry out.
The committee adjourned at about 8:10 PM; Kristy O’Hagan served as acting secretary for this meeting.
