[Amended 9-14-2021]
There shall be a Treasurer for the Town of Voluntown who shall be appointed by the Board of Selectmen as hereinafter described and in accordance with C.G.S. § 9-185.
[Adopted 4-16-2013]
[Amended 9-14-2021]
The initial Treasurer appointment will be made by the Board of Selectmen elected during the November 5, 2013, Town Election. Thereafter, the term of office of each appointed Treasurer shall be continuous, until his/her successor is appointed and sworn in.
Any vacancy in the office of the Treasurer shall be filled by majority vote of the Board of Selectmen after the occurrence of such vacancy. The person appointed to fill such vacancy shall hold office for the unexpired portion of the term of his predecessor.
The Board of Selectmen is authorized to establish, or cause to be established for its approval, qualifications for the office of the Treasurer.
[Amended 9-14-2021]
The Board of Selectmen may remove the Treasurer during his/her appointed term, but only for cause. As used in this section, "cause" shall mean, but not be limited to, misconduct in office; willful and material neglect of duty; incompetence in the conduct of office; dishonesty or other unethical behavior; violation of law; and excessive absence.