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<p class="MsoNormal">Hello,<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">I am reaching out to see what process other Towns uses regarding the drafting of meeting minutes. As of right now, it's our staff's responsibility to take the meeting minutes but we would like to explore other options. Please take a few
minutes to answer some questions that will help us create a position in Reading.<o:p></o:p></p>
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<li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1">Does your municipality have a dedicated minutes taker for a variety of boards or does your staff liaison act as the recording clerk?
<o:p></o:p></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1">If you hire someone:<o:p></o:p>
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<li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list:l0 level2 lfo1">Is it hourly or stipend pay?<o:p></o:p>
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<li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list:l0 level3 lfo1">How many hours on average per week?<o:p></o:p></li></ul>
</li><li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list:l0 level2 lfo1">Do they attend the live meetings or take minutes using recorded videos?<o:p></o:p></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list:l0 level2 lfo1">Where did you advertise for the position?<o:p></o:p></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list:l0 level2 lfo1">Do you have an available job description?<o:p></o:p></li></ul>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Any feedback or information that could be provided would be greatly appreciated.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Thank you in advance for your help<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color:#1F497D">Amanda Beatrice</span><span style="font-size:12.0pt;color:black"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color:#1F497D">Town of Reading</span><span style="font-size:12.0pt;color:black"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color:#1F497D">16 Lowell Street</span><span style="font-size:12.0pt;color:black"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color:#1F497D">Reading, MA 01867</span><span style="font-size:12.0pt;color:black"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color:#1F497D"> </span><span style="font-size:12.0pt;color:black"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color:#1F497D"><a href="mailto:abeatrice@ci.reading.ma.us"><span style="color:blue">abeatrice@ci.reading.ma.us</span></a></span><span style="font-size:12.0pt;color:black"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color:#1F497D">781-942-6654</span><span style="font-size:12.0pt;color:black"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color:#1F497D"> </span><span style="font-size:12.0pt;color:black"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="color:#1F497D">Town Hall Hours</span></b><span style="font-size:12.0pt;color:black"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Monday-Thursday 7:30am - 5:30pm<o:p></o:p></p>
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