Committee Report - C of A - 3-27-14 — File 196459

March 27, 2014 Confirmation of Appointments Committee Page 1 of 2 Printed 3/27/2014 REPORT OF THE CONFIRMATION OF APPOINTMENTS COMMITTEE Attendee Name Title Status Arrived Maryann M. Heuston Chair Present Robert J. McWatters Vice Chair Present Matthew McLaughlin Ward One Alderman Present Mary Jo Rossetti Alderman at Large Present Rebekah L. Gewirtz Ward Six Alderman Absent Others present: Ald. Niedergang, Mark Levye, William Roche 196252 - Requesting confirmation of the appointment of Thomas Mulhern to the Board of Assessors.: The candidate was interviewed. The salary for this position is $8,500 per year. RESULT: APPROVED 196253 - Requesting the appointment of Gladyner Brevil as Constable.: The candidate was interviewed. RESULT: APPROVED 196254 - Requesting the appointment of Lysander Amado as Constable.: Ald. Heuston disclosed that she works for the same company as the applicant, but has no interaction with him. The candidate was interviewed. RESULT: APPROVED 196255 - Requesting the appointment of Andrew Haynes as Constable.: The candidate was interviewed.

Committee Meeting March 27, 2014 Confirmation of Appointments Committee Page 2 of 2 Printed 3/27/2014 Ald. McWatters motion that the City Solicitor report to the Board of Aldermen why non- Somerville residents may be constables in Somerville, whereas other municipalities do not allow non-residents to do so, was approved. RESULT: APPROVED 196343 - Adriana Bedry submitting comments re: a constable.: RESULT: KEPT IN COMMITTEE 196347 - Requesting the appointment of Rose Durham to the position of Clerk of Committees.: Ms. Durham was interviewed. Ald. Rossetti requested that applicants resumes be made available for review prior to the committee meetings. The application process for this position was questioned and a discussion was held about the position being an appointed position. RESULT: APPROVED