[HISTORY: Adopted by the Town Council of
the Town of Agawam 2-4-1991 by TR-91-2. Amendments noted where applicable.]
[Amended 9-21-1998 by TOR-98-6; 6-1-2009 by TOR-2009-3]
The Agawam Veterans Council shall consist of
nine members. There shall be eight residents of Agawam who are honorably
discharged veterans of the armed services who shall be appointed by
the Mayor and confirmed by the Town Council. The ninth member of the
Agawam Veterans Council shall be the duly appointed Director/Agent
of the Western Hampden District of the Department of Veterans’
Services.
The purpose of the Agawam Veterans Council will
be to work together in the best interests of and for the welfare of
the veterans of the Town of Agawam; to organize and implement the
Memorial Day activities in the Town of Agawam; to organize and implement
the Veterans Day activities in the Town of Agawam; and to assist in
other patriotic events and activities in Agawam during each year.
