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First Selectman

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Dionna Carlson (R) 
Town Hall, 2nd Floor
77 Main St. 
New Canaan, CT 06840
Phone: (203) 594-3000
Fax: (203) 594-3123
dionna.carlson@newcanaanct.gov
Dionna Carlson's Biography




The First Selectman, as the Chief Executive Officer and Chief Administrative Officer, is responsible for the procurement and administration of all functions and services required by the Town Charter. The Board of Selectmen, collectively, initiates all budget requests and appropriations, acts as purchasing agent for the Town, and approves all non elected appointments to Boards, Commissions and Committees. 


The Administrative Officer assists the First Selectman with these duties and provides administrative assistance to the other two Selectmen and all Boards and Commissions as may be required. The Administrative Officer also acts as Secretary to the Board of Selectmen and is responsible for meeting schedules, notices, agendas, minutes, and the publication of meeting actions for the Board of Selectmen and the Board of Finance and Town Council. 

Staff
Tucker Murphy, Administrative Officer
Tucker.Murphy@newcanaanct.gov
P
hone: 203-594-3002 

Pam Flynn, Executive Assistant 
Pam.Flynn@newcanaanct.gov
 
Office Hours:
Monday - Thursday  7:30 AM - 3:30 PM
Friday 7:30 AM - 1:30 PM