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Trustees outline applicant review, alternates and town-council appointment process
Summary
Trustees agreed to draft a transparent recruitment and review process for vacancies and up to three alternates, vet candidates, and provide recommendations to the town council, which will make appointments under RSA guidance.
Trustees agreed to create a written process for recruiting, advertising, reviewing resumes, interviewing, and recommending candidates to the town council for appointments to vacancies on the board. A trustee recommended mirroring the town's advertising window—two weeks—and holding public meetings for interviews so the trustees have adequate time to review applicants before making recommendations.
Speaker S3 read state guidance aloud, noting the board may recommend up to three alternates to serve when elected members cannot attend; the trustees flagged ambiguity about the appointing authority and agreed to ensure their draft follows RSA requirements and town charter constraints before presenting it to the council.
