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SECTION 1: As of the effective date of this act, the elected incumbent town clerk shall continue to serve in such elected position for the term for which she was elected. The town clerk shall, during this period, be subject to the call of the appointing authority for the position as forth in the Town of Avon Town Charter. Upon the expiration of such elected term, the elected office shall be abolished; provided, however, that the elected incumbent holding office as of the effective date of this act shall become the first appointed clerk under this Act. If the elected incumbent removes from office prior to the expiration of the elected term, the elected position shall thereupon be abolished and such office filled in accordance with appointing procedures as set forth in the Town of Avon Town Charter. SECTION 2: The Town of Avon Town Charter shall be amended by striking out the existing Section 3-4(a) “Term of Office” and replacing said section with the following language “Appointment, Term of Office - There shall be a town clerk, appointed by the Select Board, to serve for a term of three years.” SECTION 3. This act shall take effect upon its passage.
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