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Chat with Town Historian Applicant
PURPOSE: The purpose of this item is to allow the Board of Aldermen to meet and chat with the applicant for the Town Historian position.
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INFORMATION: On September 16, 2014 the Board of Aldermen adopted a resolution establishing the position of the Town Historian and issued a call for applications. The Town Clerk advertised the position and received one letter of interest. The resolution, call for applications, and applicant letter of interest are included as attachments.
FISCAL & STAFF IMPACT: Per section 3 of the resolution, the Town Historian shall receive no compensation from the Town but the Town may appropriate funds to pay for costs incurred by the Town Historian in performing his or her official duties, so long as such costs are approved in advance by the Town Manager.
RECOMMENDATION:r It is recommended that the Board of Aldermen review the applicant letter of interest and discuss any questions with the applicant. If the Board so chooses, the applicant can be appointed to serve as the Town of Carrboro Historian and will serve at the pleasure of the Board. The Board may also choose to reissue the call for applications. However, no action of the Board is required.