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Resolution introduced by the Executive Committee to appoint members of the Sullivan County Agricultural and Farmland Protection Board.
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WHEREAS, pursuant to Resolution No. 140-21, the term of one member of the Sullivan County Agricultural and Farmland Protection Board (Board), Dan Brey, an active farmer, has expired as of December 31, 2024; and
WHEREAS, the County of Sullivan posted a vacancy announcement on January 28, 2025, for the following positions: one active farmer as required by Article 25AA Section 302 of the Agriculture and Markets Law; and
WHEREAS, Dan Brey requested to serve a term on the Board, and no other persons responded to the vacancy announcement; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to Resolution No. 407 of 2011, all terms of office for appointed membership of boards and commissions shall be for not more than two consecutive four term years. The two four-year consecutive term limit shall be waived in the event no other qualified individual is available to serve on the board and commissions; and
WHEREAS, Dan Brey has served more than two consecutive four term years, however there was not a qualified candidate to replace him.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Sullivan County Legislature hereby makes the following appointments to the Board, to commence and terminate on the dates listed below:
Dan Brey, Active Farmer January 1, 2025 - December 31, 2028
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