[Adopted by the Legislative Council 8-17-1994 (Ord. No. 74)]
Pursuant to Public Act 87-278 of the State of
Connecticut, a Town Historian shall be appointed in the Town of Newtown
to promote a knowledge, appreciation and dissemination of Newtown
history.
A.
The Town Historian shall be appointed to a term of
four years by the First Selectman and confirmed by the Board of Selectmen.
The same person may be appointed to additional terms.
B.
A vacancy in the office of Town Historian shall be
filled by the First Selectman and confirmed by the Board of Selectmen
for the unexpired portion of the term vacated.
C.
The Town Historian shall serve without compensation.
This is a voluntary office.
The Town Historian shall strive to:
A.
Promote awareness of and an appreciation of the Town's
history by the use of any or all of the following methods: through
research, writing, public speaking, publications, exhibits and commemorations,
the maintenance of plaques, markers and monuments, the preparation
of classroom aids, guides, workshops and training.
B.
Advise the Town government on historical issues and
subjects, including historical objects, historical structures and
site, historic districts, national register properties and historic
preservation.
C.
Serve as liaison among the Town's museums, library,
and historical associations, and with similar outside groups, to encourage
historical coordination, cooperation and resource sharing; maintain
a reference library of historical information at a place designated
by the First Selectman; serve as a center referral point for inquiries
for information.
