Monday, October 15, 2012

Town Clerks honor Gentile

State Rep. Linda M. Gentile, D-Ansonia, Derby was recognized as a 2012 Legislator of the Year by the Connecticut Town Clerks Association.  
Gentile was one of four presented the award at the Clerks’ recent Fall Conference in Westbrook. 
The honor was bestowed for her work on the passage of HB 5539 (PA 12-187).  
On the final day of the 2012 session, Gentile was instrumental in getting this important legislation called and amended in the House as Chair of the Planning and Development Committee.
“I am truly honored to receive this recognition from such a distinguished group representing every part of the state,” Gentile said.  “Helping clerks with their daily service to the public is an important priority.”
HB 5539 clarifies copy fees. Under this new law, town clerks shall receive for a copy in any format of any document either recorded or filed in the clerk's office, $1 for each page.
It increases from $1 to $2 the fee for assignments and it limits the recording of multiple assignments to 20 on a single document.  Prior to passage of this last item, financial institutions could record an unlimited number of assignments on a single document.
This legislation was a result of a compromise between the CT Bankers Association and the Town Clerks Association.
The Connecticut Town Clerks Association promotes excellence and professionalism through support, communication, and educational opportunities for each of their members.
This is a release from Gentile's office.

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