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Weathersfield sets June 30 target to finalize chief application and recruitment plan
Summary
The committee discussed refining a condensed job application form to align with the town's form, set a June 30 deadline to finalize the application, and planned drafting revisions in May while deciding whether to recruit the new chief internally or open to outside candidates.
Committee members discussed the process for appointing a new chief and agreed to refine a condensed job application to be consistent with the town’s fuller application. The committee proposed collaborating to merge essential elements such as background and driving-record checks and set a deadline to finalize the application by June 30, 2025, with drafting work slated for May.
Members also discussed whether the recruitment should be internal or open to outside candidates; the committee did not make a final decision at this meeting. The Acting Town Manager and members agreed the chief should define training expectations and stipend eligibility as part of the forthcoming job descriptions and application materials.
