HomeMy WebLinkAbout1989-08-28 89-362 ORDERaDate 81v 14n89Item No. 89-362
Item/Subject: Order, Accepting Resignation of Commissioner Gobeil, City
of-Bangor Housing Authority; Confirmation of New Appointee
Responsible Department City Manager
Commentary:
As you are aware, confusion has resulted regarding the recent
appointment of a tenant. Commissioner for the Bangor Housing Authorit
The Council received a letter from Elsie Coffey, Executive Director
of the Housing Authority, indicating that Charles Gobeil had moved
from public housing and requesting that the Council appoint a
replacement. The Council proceeded to appoint .Judy Andy.
Subsequently, the Housing Authority's attorney questioned the
validity of this appointment since Mr. Gobeil had neither resigned
r been formally removed from his position by the Council.
Subsequently, a letter of resignation was obtained from Mr. Gobeil
and certificate of appointment was forwardedto the Housing Authorit
In the opinion of the City Attorney, the provision of such a
certificate is conclusive as to Judy Guay's appointment. The
attorney for the Housing Authority continues, however, to be
concerned. _
Councilor England has requested that the attached Order be introduce
to satisfy the Housing Authority's legal concerns. The Order accept
Charles Gobeil's letter of resignation and reaffirms the Council's
appointment of Judy Guay. fXRLtd
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Manager's Comments:
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Asmciated Information: Order attached
Budget Approval
Legal Approval:
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,. Aeugned bCwneJm England, August 28, 1989
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QITEEJ VHIbBh Accept g Resignation of comma ne1.r Gobeil, City1.„
of Bangor Housing Authority; Confirmation of New Appo. ......-
BY Ow COY Caused of W CRY of Beam:
ORDERED,
THAT the resignation of Commissioner Charles Gobeil from
the City of Bangor Housing Authority, by letter dated July 26,
1989, is hereby accepted by the City Council; and be it further
ORDERED,
THAT the appointment of Judy A. Busy to the vacancy
created by Commissioner Gobeil's resignation is confirmed.
Commissioner Busy shall serve for the balance of Commissioner
Gobeil's uneepired term.
Statement of Fact: 30-A M.R.S.A. 9 4723(1)(A)(2) provides:
"A certificate of the appointment or re -appointment of any
commissioner shall be filed with the authority. This certificate
is conclusive evidence of the due and proper appointment of
thee
c A certificate designating the Council's
appointment iofJudy A. Busy to Commissioner Gobeil's vacant
seat was filed with the Maine State Housing Authority on August
2, 1989 pursuant to the quoted provision. Commissioner Gobeil's
letter of resignation was received on July 26, 1989. However, a
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question has a regarding the timing of the Council's earlier
appointment of Commissioner Busy on June 26, 1989. This Order
confirms that action.
IN CI1y COUNCIL
August 28, 1989
Passed
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89-362
ORDER
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