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Board recommends candidate to fill trustee vacancy, discussion on term length
Summary
After reviewing two applicants, the Lenox Dale trustees recommended Russell Samuar to fill a trustee vacancy and clarified that the appointment will last until the next election; trustees discussed outreach to the runner-up and options to involve them in Friends or other activities.
Trustees voted to recommend Russell Samuar to fill a current library-trustee vacancy and discussed what the appointment will mean for term length and future elections.
During discussion of two applicants, trustees said both candidates brought strengths but that Samuar's community ties and relevant experience made him a preferred candidate. Trustee (S2) moved to recommend Russell Samuar; the motion was seconded and followed by brief discussion about the appointment period. A trustee clarified the appointment would last until the next election.
Trustees also discussed outreach to the other applicant, noting it would be preferable to find an alternative role (for example, within the Friends or other volunteer opportunities) rather than leave the volunteer discouraged. The board confirmed it will formally forward the recommendation for appointment through the town's appointment process.
Procedural detail: trustees asked whether an interim appointment fills the remainder of the vacant term or expires at the next election; members confirmed it would continue until the next election and noted the appointed person could stand for election thereafter.
Next steps: the trustees will forward their recommendation to the appointing authority (town clerk/select board or equivalent) following the board's motion. The transcript does not record the select-board or appointing-authority action; Trustees said they would provide a formal recommendation and documentation for the appointment process.
