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Board approves deputy town clerk appointment amid training and budget limits
Summary
The board accepted a consent agenda that included appointing Diane Flouette as deputy town clerk and tax collector; staff noted training needs, that Linda will provide election support, and a budgeted $5,000 training cap that could limit additional spending.
Staff presented paperwork to appoint Diane Flouette as deputy town clerk and tax collector and said the town clerk supports the appointment. Staff noted Ms. Flouette has come on board quickly but that there are training and election responsibilities the appointee has not yet fully handled; the town will rely on existing staff (Linda) to assist during upcoming elections.
Staff also referenced budget constraints for training, noting a $5,000 training limitation that has already been partially used. The appointment and related routine items were included in the consent agenda, which the board moved, seconded and approved by voice vote. There was no separate roll-call vote recorded for the appointment beyond its inclusion on the consent agenda.
Why it matters: The deputy clerk role supports elections and town recordkeeping, and staff emphasized the need for planned training and budgeting to ensure continuity ahead of a primary and other election duties.
