§ A191-15. Council appointments to City boards, committees, commissions., Chapter A191. Council Rules, Appendix, Code of Ordinances, Lebanon

When vacancies occur on City boards, committees, commissions, either by resignation, removal or lapse of term, applications received by the City Clerk will be forwarded to the City Council in a timely manner in order for vacancies to be filled as quickly as possible.

All appointments shall be acted upon by the City Council as authorized by the City Code, the City Charter and New Hampshire law.

The following procedure will be followed for board, commission and committee appointments and reappointments:

(1)

For initial appointment, the applicant shall fill out the standard application form.

(2)

For reappointment, the applicant can update the current form on file or complete a new updated application form.

(3)

One member of the City Council shall interview the applicant within 30 days of receiving the application from the City Clerk and report to the full Council prior to any nomination for appointment or reappointment.

(4)

While one City Councilor is officially assigned to interview each applicant, any City Councilor may interview any applicant for any position to better inform their decision.