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Woodstock Select Board debates filling vacancy, unanimously waives attorney-client privilege for opinion letter
Summary
The Select Board debated whether to appoint an interim member after an attorney advised the board it "shall forthwith appoint a replacement," and voted to waive privilege so the May 26 opinion letter from attorney James Carroll can be released to the public.
The Woodstock Select Board returned from an executive session with attorney James Carroll to discuss how to fill a vacant seat and unanimously voted to waive attorney-client privilege for a May 26 opinion letter so the report can be released to the public. The Chair summarized counsel's advice, saying the statute "says you shall forthwith appoint a replacement," and expressed concern that delaying an appointment until after the August election could hamper decision-making on grants and licensing.
Board members discussed options for filling the vacancy and the practical constraints of summer schedules. One board member said the town currently has six candidates and is expecting one more; another argued for conducting interviews and moving forward with an interim appointment while noting voters will decide in the August election. The board voted to waive privilege so the written opinion from James Carroll can be shared publicly, the Chair said.
