[Adopted 6-3-2002 STM]
Pursuant to Public Act 87-278 of the State of Connecticut, a
Town Historian shall be appointed for the Town of Putnam to promote
a knowledge, appreciation and dissemination of the Town of Putnam's
history.
A.
The Putnam Historian shall be appointed to a term of four years with
a term commencing July 1, 2002, and terminating June 30, 2006, or
until a successor is duly appointed and qualified. Appointment shall
be by the Mayor of the Town of Putnam and confirmed by the Board of
Selectman, and there shall be no limit to the number of terms the
Historian may serve.
B.
A vacancy in the office of the Town of Putnam Historian shall be
filled by appointment of the Mayor and confirmed by the Board of Selectman
for the unexpired portion of the term vacated.
The Town Historian shall:
A.
Promote an awareness of and an appreciation for the Town of Putnam's
history, through research, writing, and public speaking; through publications
projects, exhibits, displays, celebrations, and commemorations; through
the maintenance of plaques, markers and monuments; and through the
preparation of classroom aids, guides, workshops and training.
B.
Advise the Town of Putnam government on historical objects, historical
structures and sites, historic districts, National Register properties
and historic preservation.
C.
Serve as a liaison among the Town of Putnam's museums, libraries
and historical associations, and with similar outside groups, to encourage
historical coordination, cooperation and resource sharing; maintain
a reference library of historical information; serve as a central
referral point for inquiries for information.
D.
As appropriate, supervise staff and programs of the municipality,
maintain an office, expend funds, and obtain contributions and grants
to carry out these duties.
