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Trustees plan recruitment and recommendation process for vacancies; RSA language cited on alternates
Summary
Trustees agreed to draft a recruitment, posting and vetting process for filling vacancies and discussed the RSA provision permitting the board to recommend up to three alternates; the board will forward recommendations to the town council (appointing authority).
Trustees discussed membership and vacancies and whether to include alternates in the bylaws. Chair read the RSA language into the record and noted the statute allows the board to recommend names to the appointing authority and to recommend "no more than 3 persons who may serve as alternate members." Trustees agreed the board should conduct recruiting, collect resumes, interview candidates in public meetings and then provide recommendations to the town council.
Trustees said the process should mirror the town's timelines where appropriate (for example, a two-week posting period) and that Donna or the town charter would be consulted to confirm any charter constraints. The board emphasized the need to spell out application timelines and review steps so appointments are not rushed.
