The purpose of this article is to outline a clear policy of
how appointments are made to all volunteer boards and commissions.
All voluntary boards and commissions, including advisory boards,
that are subject to Selectmen appointment, are affected. Not affected
are any boards, commissions, and advisory boards duly elected by the
voters of Raymond.
As used in this article, the following terms shall have the
meanings indicated:
CHANGE IN APPOINTMENT STATUS
Any appointment of a resident currently serving as an alternate
appointment to the requested board or commission wishing to change
to a full appointment.
NEW APPOINTMENT
Any resident of Raymond not serving on the board or commission
he/she is seeking appointment to. This would include all appointment
of individuals who have been off the board they are seeking appointment
to for a period of greater than one year.
REAPPOINTMENT
Any resident of Raymond that was duly appointed for any term
on the requested board or commission.
In order to establish commitment to the board or commission
the resident is seeking appointment to and to ensure that the resident
has an understanding of the time commitment involved, the Selectmen
require that the resident attend at least three meetings of the board
or commission to which he/she is seeking appointment.