NEW HAMPSHIRE COMMISSION FOR HUMAN RIGHTS
Seven members appointed by the governor, with consent of the council, one of whom shall be designated as chairman by the Governor. The term of office of each member of the commission shall be five years. Vacancy to be filled for the unexpired term. RSA 354-A:4.

WILLIAM E. BRENNAN, Bedford
December 11, 2007 to November 1, 2013

JOSHUA P. BOYNTON, Goffstown
April 15, 2009 to January 1, 2013


BEHZAD MIRHASHEM, Mont Vernon
October 22, 2008 to November 1, 2011

SHERYL L. SHIRLEY, Holderness
March 21, 2007 to November 1, 2010


GRIFFIN T. DALIANIS, Nashua
January 4, 2005 to November 1, 2009

DAVID N. COLE, Hanover
January 30, 2008 to January 1, 2013


GAYLE E. TROYE, Dunbarton
April 2, 2003 to January 1, 2013

 

Board of Managers of the New Hampshire Veterans’ Home
Board consists of the Commanders of the veterans’ departments of New Hampshire ex-officiis, the American Legion, the Veterans of Foreign Wars, the Disabled American Veterans, and six citizens of the state to be appointed by the governor with the advice and consent of the council. At least five of the appointed citizens shall have served in the armed forces of the United States in any war in which the United States has been, is, or shall be engaged, and who are, or shall be, honorable discharged or separated from the armed forces under conditions other than dishonorable. One appointee shall be a member in good standing of the department of the American Legion, one of the department of the Veterans of Foreign Wars, one of the department of the Disabled American Veterans and two shall be active members of recognized and chartered veterans service organizations with preference given to World War I Veterans. The sixth appointee shall be a female member in good standing of the department of the American Legion Auxiliary, the department of the Veterans of Foreign Wars Auxiliary, the department of the Disabled American Veterans Auxiliary or the department of the Veterans of World War I of the U.S.A., Inc. Auxiliary. One member in good standing of the department of the Veterans of World War I of the U.S.A., Inc, may serve as a member emeritus to the board. The appointment of a member from an auxiliary organization shall be rotated in the order in which they are listed and each appointed member shall hold office for a two-year term. The members of the department of the American Legion, the department of the Veterans of Foreign Wars, and the department of Disabled American Veterans shall hold office for a term of five years and until a successor is appointed and qualified. The two members of recognized and chartered veterans service organizations shall hold office for staggered terms of 3 years each until a successor is appointed. In case of any vacancy on the board an appointment shall be made in the same manner for the unexpired term. Board chooses chairman and secretary. RSA 119

DONALD R. CARON, Goffstown
August 22, 2001 to March 1, 2013
(Veterans of Foreign Wars)

ELIZABETH CASTRICONE, Windham
March 5, 2008 to March 1, 2010
(American Legion Auxiliary)


RICHARD L. MURPHY, Merrimack
September 22, 2004 to June 10, 2010
(Member of a chartered Veterans Service Organization)

JUNIOUS B. OWENS, North Hampton
August 31, 2005 to March 1, 2010
(Disabled American Veterans)


ANTHONY J. ROMANO JR., New Hampton
September 3, 2003 to August 26, 2012
(Member of recognized and chartered veterans service organization)

ROBERT J. WYMAN, Keene
April 7, 2004 to March 1, 2012
(American Legion)

   

Commandant
Appointed by the Board of Managers. RSA 119:6

BARRY E. CONWAY
Appointed May 22, 1989

DEPARTMENT OF INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
Commissioner
Appointed by the governor, with the advice and consent of the council, and shall serve for a term of 4 years.  The commissioner shall be academically and technically qualified to hold the position, and shall be known as the chief information officer.  A vacancy shall be filled for the remainder of the unexpired term in the same manner as the original appointment.  RSA 21-R:3 (Chapter 335:2008; eff. 9/8/08)

RICHARD C. BAILEY JR., Bow
Term began April 21, 2004

 Director of Operations
Nominated by the Commissioner, with the consent of the council, and shall serve for a term of 4 years and shall be qualified by reason of professional competence, education, and experience.  RSA 21-R:3 (Chapter 335:2008; eff. 9/8/08)

Vacancy

 Director of Technical Support Services
Nominated by the Commissioner, with the consent of the council, and shall serve for a term of 4 years and shall be qualified by reason of professional competence, education, and experience.  RSA 21-R:3 (Chapter 335:2008; eff. 9/8/08)
 

Vacancy

Director of Web Support
Nominated by the Commissioner, with the consent of the council, and shall serve for a term of 4 years and shall be qualified by reason of professional competence, education, and experience.  RSA 21-R:3 (Chapter 335:2008; eff. 9/8/08)
 

Vacancy

Director of Agency Software
Nominated by the Commissioner, with the consent of the council, and shall serve for a term of 4 years and shall be qualified by reason of professional competence, education, and experience.  RSA 21-R:3 (Chapter 335:2008; eff. 9/8/08)

Vacancy


INSURANCE DEPARTMENT

Commissioner
Appointed by the governor with advice and consent of the council. Term, five years. Vacancies shall be filled for the unexpired term. RSA 400-A.  Chapter 156; 2007.

ROGER SEVIGNY, Manchester
August 13, 2003 to June 9, 2013

Deputy Insurance Commissioner
Appointed by the Commissioner, subject to the approval of the governor. Term, five years and until successor is appointed and qualified. RSA 400-A


ALEXANDER K. FELDVEBEL
September 1, 2005 to September 1, 2010


DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE

Attorney General
Appointed by the governor and council. Const. Part II, Art. 46. Must be admitted to practice law in N.H. Fixed term of four-years. RSA 21-M

MICHAEL A. DELANEY, Manchester
August 19, 2009 to March 31, 2013

Deputy Attorney General
Nominated by the attorney general for appointment by the governor and council. Fixed term of four-years. Must be admitted to practice law in N.H. RSA 21-M

ORVILLE B. FITCH II, Concord
February 8, 2006 to March 31, 2011
 

Associate Attorneys‑General
Appointed by the attorney general, for approval by governor and council.  Term, five‑years.  Vacancies to be filled for unexpired term. RSA 21‑M

ANNE M. EDWARDS, Milford
Term to August 31, 2011

RICHARD W. HEAD, Hillsborough
Term to September 28, 2009

ANN M. RICE, Concord
Term to September 30, 2010

 M. KRISTIN SPATH, Concord
Term to February 3, 2014

Senior Assistant Attorneys General
Appointed by the attorney general, for approval by governor and council.  Term, five‑years.  Vacancies to be filled for unexpired term. RSA 21‑M

MARK P. HODGDON, Epsom
Term to August 31, 2009

BRIAN R. GRAF, Bow
Term to August 31, 2011

NEALS-ERIK WILLIAM DELKER, Concord
Term to August 28, 2011

SUZANNE M. GORMAN, Goffstown
Term to June 30, 2013

NANCY J. SMITH, Manchester
Term to September 1, 2013

MICHAEL K. BROWN, Derry
Term to December 11, 2012

JEFFREY S. CAHILL, New London
Term to September 30, 2010

STEPHEN D. FULLER, Concord
Term to October 31, 2013

SUSAN G. MORRELL, Amherst
Term to October 27, 2009

SUZAN M. LEHMANN, Concord
Term to June 30, 2013

CONSTANCE N. STRATTON, Concord
Term to October 31, 2013

JEFFERY A. SHRELZIN, Concord
Term to December 28, 2011

PETER C.L. ROTH, Concord
Term to October 18, 2010

LAUREN J. NOETHER, Tilton
Term to August 31, 2010

MICHAEL S. DeLUCIA, Manchester
Term to March 22, 2009

CATHERINE L. BERNHARD, Concord
Term to September 30, 2009

ANTHONY I. BLENKINSOP, Portsmouth
Term to December 6, 2010

K. ALLEN BROOKS, Hopkinton
Term to June 30, 2009

 SUSAN P. McGINNIS, Webster
Term to May 21, 2013

JANICE K RUNDLES, Lee
Term to August 31, 2011

JANE E. YOUNG, Auburn
Term to November 10, 2009

Assistant Attorneys General
Appointed by the attorney general, for approval by governor and council.  Term, five‑years.  Vacancies to be filled for unexpired term. RSA 21‑M

NICHOLAS CORT, Bow
Term to October 9, 2011

PHILIP B. BRADLEY, Portsmouth
Term to September 20, 2010

KAREN E. HUNTRESS, Eliot, Maine
Term to November 13, 2012

LAURA E. LOMBARDI, Concord
Term to June 30, 2010

DAVID A. RIENZO, Grafton
Term to June 6, 2011

KAREN A. SCHLITZER, Hopkinton
Term to October 31, 2012

LYNMARIE C. CUSACK, Webster
Term to September 4, 2013

DAVID M. HILTS, Concord
Term to November 21, 2011

 MARY E. MALONEY, Concord
Term to September 20, 2010

EDITH L. PACILLO, Wilmot
Term to December 6, 2010

BENJAMIN J AGATI, Chelmsford, MA
Term to October 14, 2009

ELIZABETH J BAKER, Contoocook
Term to December 4, 2012

SARAH T. BLODGETT, Amesbury, MA
Term to January 1, 2014

THOMAS E. BOCIAN, Manchester
Term to February 4, 2013

JAMES T. BOFFETTI, Exeter
Term to October 31, 2012

NAOMI N. BUTTERFIELD, Concord|
Term to October 31, 2013

LUCY H. CARRILLO, Alton Bay
Term to October 31, 2010

PETER HINCKLEY, Manchester
Term to October 14, 2009

JAMES W. KENNEDY, Concord
Term to May 26, 2012

MICHAEL S. LEWIS
Term to June 4, 2013

EVAN J. MULHOLLAND, Concord
Term to July 17, 2013

DANIELLE L. PACIK, Webster
Term to May 26, 2013

GLENN A. PERLOW, Concord
Term to July 31, 2013

JASON D. REIMERS, Goffstown|
Term to October 8, 2013

ROSEMARY WIANT, Concord
Term to August 3, 2009

Criminal Justice Investigators Consumer Protection Investigators
The attorney general may nominate, subject to confirmation by the governor and council, criminal justice investigators and consumer protection investigators within the limits of the appropriations made for the appointments, each of whom shall have statewide law enforcement authority, shall be a peace officer as defined by RSA 594:1, III, and shall serve for a 5-year term.  Any person nominated for such a position shall be certified or eligible for certification as a police officer pursuant to RSA 188-F:26.  A criminal justice investigator or a consumer protection investigator shall be removed if he or she fails to achieve certification or his he or she is decertified by the police standards and training council, otherwise a criminal justice investigator or a consumer protection investigator may be removed only as provide in RSA 4:1.  (Chapter 235; 2007 Eff. 8-24-07) RSA 21-m:3

RICHARD C. TRACY, Manchester
December 31, 2007 to December 31, 2012
(Criminal Investigator)

KEVIN J. McCARTHY, Bow
September 30, 1987 to May 27, 2011
(Criminal Investigator)


PAUL E. BRODEUR, Manchester
December 20, 1997 to May 27, 2011
(Criminal Investigator)

JAMES R. NORRIS, Laconia
April 24, 2001 to April 24, 2011
(Criminal Investigator)


ALLISON P. VACHON, Manchester
February 11, 2004 to May 27, 2011
(Criminal Investigator)

JAMES R. BROWN, Newport
April 30, 2004 to April 30, 2014
(Medicaid Fraud Investigator)


SANDRA L. PETELL, Concord
June 30, 2002 to June 30, 2012
(Consumer and Environmental Investigator)
 

 

Office of Victim/Witness Assistance
Attorney General may nominate not less than 3 nor more than 5 to be appointed by the governor and council for three-year terms. RSA 21-M:8-g (JUS 604.01)

Director
SANDRA MATHESON, Hooksett
July 1, 1993 to June 30, 2013

 ANNE D. GROSSI
July 19, 2006 to July 19, 2012

DAVID A. GRUETTE, Barnstead
December 15,2 004 to December 15, 2011

DENNIS R. HARNEY, Concord
December 15,2 004 to December 15, 2011

ELIZABETH A. DUNN, Windham
March 23, 2005 to May 21, 2011

Vacancy

Director of Administration

ROSEMARY FARETRA, Concord
July 1, 2007 to June 27, 2012

Director of Charitable Trusts
Nominated by attorney general for appointment by governor and council. Term, five-years. Vacancy to be filled for unexpired term.
RSA 7

MICHAEL S. DeLUCIA, Manchester
January 11, 1996 to March 24, 2009

Commission to Study Uniform State Laws
Two members of the New Hampshire bar appointed biennially by the Governor and Council. Term, four years. The Attorney-General shall act as secretary, ex-officio. RSA 18:1

W. MICHAEL DUNN, Concord
January 8, 1998 to December 30, 2009

MICHAEL D. RUEDIG, Concord
December 3, 1986 to January 4, 2010

Chief Medical Examiner
Nominated by the attorney general for appointment by the governor and council..  Shall be a duly licensed physician and certified by the American Board of Pathology to possess special competence in forensic pathology and who has had experience in forensic medicine.  Term-five years and until a successor is appointed, unless sooner removed by the governor and council for cause in accordance with the provisions of RSA 4:1. RSA 611-B. (Chapter 324; 2007)

THOMAS A. ANDREW, Contoocook
August 20, 1997 to August 20, 2012

Deputy Chief Medical Examiner
Nominated by the attorney general for appointment by the governor and council.  Shall be a duly licensed physician and certified by the American Board of Pathology as a qualified pathologist with training and experience in forensic medicine.  Term-five years and until a successor is appointed, unless sooner removed by the governor and council for cause in accordance with the provisions of RSA 4:1. RSA 611-B.

JEANNE V. DUVAL
November 21, 2001 to January 28, 2013

Forensic Investigator
KIM K. FALLON, Meredith
January 24, 2006 to January 24, 2011

DEPARTMENT OF LABOR
Commissioner
Appointed by governor and council. Term, 3-years from the date of appointment. RSA 273:2.  (Chapter 156; 2007)

GEORGE N. COPADIS, Manchester
October 11, 2004 to August 30, 2010

Deputy Labor Commissioner
Appointed by the Commissioner. RSA 273

DAVID M. WIHBY, Manchester

State Apprenticeship Advisory Council
Composed of the Labor Commissioner, the Commissioner of the Department of Employment Security, and the Commissioner of Education or designees. Two members who shall be employers and two members who shall be employees or persons who represent said employees appointed by Governor and Council for four year terms.  The Commissioner of Labor shall act as chairman.  RSA 278:2 (CH 241:2007 Eff. 8/24/7)

JOHN P. JACKSON, Dover
September 18, 1996 to June 25, 2012
(Labor)

GERARD D. PERRON, New Boston
March 6,2002 to June 25, 2010
(Employer)


DENNIS E. ADAMS, Deerfield
June 21, 2000 to June 25, 2010
(Labor)

Vacancy
Term to June 25, 2011
(Management)

Compensation Appeals Board
Thirty-three members appointed by the governor and council from a list of nominees submitted by the commissioner as follows: eleven shall be attorneys who shall be neutral, eleven shall represent employers or workers’ compensation insurers and eleven shall represent labor. The commissioner shall submit at least 2 nominees for each vacancy to be filled. Any person appointed by the governor and council who is not qualified or who ceases to be qualified in the capacity in which such person is serving on the appeals board shall be replaced by the governor and council. Members of the board shall have at least 5 years experience in the area of workers’ compensation. Term, four-years. (Effective 1/1/04 the term shall read: "Term, three-years, except that the initial appointments shall be staggered so that no more tan 1/3 of the members' terms shall expires in the same year.") RSA 281-A:42

DENNIS TERAVAINEN, Hooksett
February 13, 1991 to February 13, 2011
(Employer/Insurer)

ANNE C. EATON, Concord
June 6, 2001 to February 13, 2011
(Labor)


ROBERT J. KIRBY, Manchester
February 13, 1991 to February 13, 2011
(Labor)

RONALD E. LUDWIG, Manchester
August 22, 2007 to February 13, 2012
(Employer/Insurer)


ARTHUR J. CONNELLY, Laconia
July 19, 2006 to February 13, 2012
(Employer/Insurer)


ROBERT MORNEAU, Derry
February 13, 1991 to February 13, 2012
(Labor)


RICHARD A. MITCHELL, Candia
April 16, 2003 to February 13, 2010
(Attorney)

JOSEPH A. DICKINSON, Concord
March 17, 1993 to March 17, 2011
(Attorney)


MAUREEN E. DWYER-HEINRICHS, Kingston
August 9, 2006 to January 1, 2010
(Employer/Insurer)

HARRY G. NTAPALIS, Manchester
June 23, 2004 to January 1, 2010
(Employer/Insurer)


THOMAS F. PARKS Jr., Dover
March 8, 2007 to January 1, 2010
(Employer/Insurer)

ALBERT G. KARAM, Manchester
January 1, 1992 to January 1, 2010
(Labor)


J. KIRK TROMBLEY, Durham
October 22, 2008 to January 1, 2010
(Attorney)

S. DAVID SIFF, Concord
April 16, 2003 to January 1, 2010
(Attorney)


CHRISTOPHER T. REGAN, Durham
May 26, 1999 to April 14, 2011
(Attorney)

HAMILTON R. KRANS, JR., Dover
April 29, 1998 to May 26, 2011
(Attorney)


PIERRE O. CARON, Bedford
August 31, 2005 to September 16, 2011
(Attorney)

MARY ANN ASHCROFT, Derry
August 26, 1998 to February 9, 2012
(Employers/Insurers)


CONSTANCE J. ROY, Wolfeboro
February 9, 1994 to February 9, 2012
(Employers/Insurers)

GEORGE T. WELLS, Derry
February 9, 1994 to February 9, 2011
(Employers/Insurers)


DAVID F. FOSTER, Northfield
February 9, 1994 to February 9, 2011
(Employers/Insurers)

SUSAN A. JEFFERY, Manchester
February 9, 1994 to February 9, 2010
(Employers/Insurers)


DENNIS E. E. ADAMS, Deerfield
September 5, 2007 to February 9, 2012
(Labor)

DENNIS E. MURPHY, JR., Center Harbor
March 6, 2002 to February 9, 2012
(Labor)


DANIEL P. MANNING, Manchester
February 9, 1994 to February 9, 2010
(Labor)

ROGER E. GAGNON, Manchester
October 20,2004 to February 9, 2010
(Labor)


DENIS W. PARKER, Bedford
October 24, 2001 to February 9, 2011
(Labor)

MARK S. MACKENZIE, Manchester
November 6, 1997 to February 9, 2011
(Labor)


LEO D. KELLY, Goffstown
April 29, 1998 to February 9, 2012
(Labor)

WILLIAM J. SCHUBERT, Manchester
February 15, 1995 to February 15, 2010
(Attorney)


NORMAN J. PATENAUDE, Portsmouth
 February 15, 2007 to February 15, 2010
(Attorney)

Vacancy
Term to August 18, 2010
(Attorney)


TIMOTHY S. WHEELOCK, Portsmouth
February 17, 1999 to November 15, 2009
Attorney)

 

State Board of Conciliation and Arbitration
Three members and three alternates, one each annually appointed in June, by the governor, with the advice and consent of the council. Term, three years (from July l). One member and one alternate shall be employers, or selected from an association representing employers of labor; one member and one alternate shall be selected from labor organizations and shall not be employers of labor; one member and one alternate shall be appointed upon the recommendation of the other four members and alternates, or if they do not, at least 30 days prior to the expiration of a term, or within 30 days after a vacancy, agree upon a third member and a third alternate, they shall be appointed by the governor without such recommendation. The three alternates shall be appointed by the governor with the advice and consent of the council no later than July l, l983 for terms of one, two and three years respectively. Thereafter, appointments shall be made as provided in RSA 273:l2. The existing members of the board (as of this new enactment) shall serve for the remainder of their respective terms. RSA 273:12

ROBERT J. CRICENTI, New London
March 28, 1984 to July 1, 2006
(Employer)

R. BRUCE GAGNON, Chester
April 29, 1998 to July 1, 2009
(Employees)


BRIAN MITCHELL, Manchester
June 10, 1998 to July 1, 2005
(Alternate member-representing employees)

EDWARD CLANCY, Dover
July 21, 1999 to July 1, 2005
(Nominated by board members)


ROSE MARIE PHILLIPS, Manchester
July 21, 1999 to July 1, 2005
(Alternate representing employers)

Penalty Appeal Board
Three members, two appointed by the governor and council to represent the interests of management and the interests of labor. The chairman shall be appointed by the other two members who shall be an attorney and be familiar with the labor laws of N.H. If the two members are unable to agree on the appointment of a chairman within 30 days after the latter of their appointments, the governor and council shall appoint the chairman. The governor and council, or two appointing members, as applicable, shall also appoint an alternate member representing the interests of management, the interests of labor, and an alternate chairman who shall serve whenever the corresponding member is unable. Term for members and alternates is three years and until successors are appointed and qualified. Vacancies to be filled for the unexpired terms. RSA 273:11-b

GAYLE E. TROY, Dunbarton
May 12, 1999 to April 11, 2011
(Management)

DAVID W. LAUGHTON, Auburn
August 28, 1991 to January 5, 2010
(Labor)

EDWARD F. PATCH, Bow
December 20, 1995 to December 20, 2007
(Attorney-Alternate Chair)

JAMES A. CONNOR, Manchester
September 9, 2008 to December 20, 2010
(Attorney-Chair)

Advisory Council on Worker’s Compensation
Nine members as follows: the commissioner of the department of labor and the insurance commissioner, or their designees; one member of the house of representatives appointed by the speaker of the house; one member of the senate appointed by the president of the senate; and five persons appointed by the governor and council, one representing the interests of management who shall not have interests in the insurance field, one representing the interests of labor, and one representing insurance interests of commercial workers’ compensation carriers; one representing self-funded employers and one representing health care providers. The legislative members and the five governor and council appointees shall be familiar with the workmen’s compensation laws of N.H. (Any person appointed by governor and council who is not qualified or who ceases to be qualified in the capacity in which such person is serving on the advisory committee shall be replaced by the governor and council.) Term, three-years and until successor is appointed and qualified. Vacancies to be filled for unexpired term. RSA 281-A. Term, three-years and until successor is appointed and qualified. Vacancies to be filled for unexpired term.

MARGARET M. CROUCH, Bedford
April 17, 2002 to June 13, 2010
(Rep. of Insurance Interests of Commercial Workers’ Compensation Carriers)

Vacancy
Term to June 13, 2009
(Labor)


THOMAS W. CALLAHAN, Sunapee
August 23, 2006 to June 13, 2011
(Management)

DOUGLAS M. GOUMAS, Bedford
February 4, 2009 to January 12, 2012
(Health Care Provider)


JONATHAN G. STEINER, Bradford
April 6, 2005 to October 18, 2010
(Representing Self-Funded Employers)


New Hampshire Land and Community Heritage Authority

Board of directors composed of eighteen members as follows: (a) 2 members of the senate, appointed by the president of the senate; (b) 2 members of the house of representatives, appointed by the speaker; (c) 8 public members appointed by the governor and council: (1) 2 representing cultural and historical resource interests; (2) one representing natural resources interests; (3) one representing outdoor recreation interests; (4) one representing business or real estate interests; (5) one representing municipal interests; (6) one representing local planning interests; and (7) one representing regional planning commissions. (d) director of the office of state planning, (e) commissioner of cultural resources, (f) commissioner of resources and economic development, (g) commissioner of environmental services, (h) commissioner of agriculture, markets and foods, and (i) executive director of fish and game, or their designees. The terms of the state agency members and the members of the house and senate shall be coterminous with their respective terms in office. Members appointed by the governor and council shall serve a four-year term and may serve no more than 10 successive years. Initial terms shall be as follows: members (4) and (7) shall serve a one-year term; members (5) and (6) shall serve two-year terms; members (2) and (3) shall serve three-year terms; and members in (1) shall serve four-year terms. Vacancies to be filled for unexpired term in same manner as original appointment. RSA 227-M: 4 (Ch. 256, 2000 eff. 6/8/00)

EDWARD J. McLEAR, Meredith
November 15, 2006 to September 6, 2012
(Cultural and historic resources)

WILLIAM P. VEILLETTE, Amherst
September 6, 2004 to September 6, 2012
(Cultural and historic resources)


H. CHARLES ROYCE, Jaffrey
October 25, 2006 to September 6, 2010
(Municipal)

DORIS C. BURKE, Goffstown
November 4, 2009 to September 6, 2013
(Business)


JACK R. BRONNENBERG, Strafford
October 25, 2006 to September 6, 2011
(Natural resources)

TIM MURPHY, Keene
September 6, 2000 to September 6, 2009
(Regional planning)


JULIA STEED MAWSON, Pelham
October 31, 2007 to September 6, 2011
(Outdoor recreation)

WILLIAM NORTON, Concord
October 25, 2006 to September 6, 2010
(Local planning)

Executive Director
Nominated by board of directors for appointment by governor and council to serve a term of five-years. Vacancy to be filled for unexpired term in same manner as original appointment. RSA 227-M:6 (Ch. 256, 2000 eff. 6/8/00)

DEBORAH K. TURCOTT, New Hampton
December 11, 2007 to December 20, 2010

STATE LIQUOR COMMISSION
Three members appointed by the governor with consent of the council for a term of 6-years.  No more than 2 members shall belong to the same political party. If a vacancy occurs, it shall be filled for the remainder of the term.  The chairman of the commission shall be appointed and commissioned as such by the governor with the consent of the council, and his term shall be coterminous with each term of the governor unless his successor shall have been sooner appointed.  the expiration or termination of a commission member’s term of office as chairman of the commission shall in no way affect the length of his term as a commission member as established under RSA 176:1.  RSA 176:1.  (Chapter 156; 2007)

RICHARD E. SIMARD, Bedford
August 13, 2008 to July 1, 2009

Vacancy
Term to July 1, 2011

MARK M. BODI, Manchester
April 18, 2007 to July 1, 2013
(Chairman 2/13/08 to 1/6/09)

Marital Mediator Certification Board
 State House Annex Room 424, Concord   271-6593
Eleven members as follows: (a) one judge who regularly sits in the judicial branch family division, appointed by the chief justice of the supreme court; (b) one full-time marital master, appointed by the administrative judge of the judicial branch family division; (c) one attorney licensed to practice law in this state; (d) two members of the public; (e) one mental health professional; (f) five certified marital mediators, nominated by the New Hampshire Conflict Resolution Association. Members listed in (c) – (f) shall be appointed by the governor with the consent of the council for three-year terms.  The 2 members of the board of marital mediator certification added pursuant to section 1 of this act shall be nominated and appointed under RSA 328-C:4, I(f) for 3-year terms to begin in 2009.  Vacancies shall be filled by appointment for the unexpired term.   The first term of members appointed after September 12, 2005, shall be as follows: 3 members shall be appointed to three-year terms; 3 members shall be appointed to two-year terms; and 3 members shall be appointed to one-year terms.  RSA 328-C. (Chapter 21; 2009 eff. 5/8/09)

JOHN D. CAMERON, Gilford
October 31, 2007 to September 6, 2010

ELLEN DINERSTEIN, Hancock
August 23, 2006 to September 6, 2010


KAREN BORGSTROM, Lyme
January 26, 2005 to October 11, 2010

ELIZABETH A. CHRISTENSEN, Pelham
November 21, 2008 to November 21, 2011


I. TERRY STURKE, Concord
July 14, 2000 to April 10, 2011
(Mental Health Professional)

KAREN McCALL, Nashua
September 3, 2003 to April 10, 2012
(Public Member)


DAVID S. PHILLIPS, Amherst
December 11, 2007 to April 10, 2012
(Public Member)

CANDACE F. DOCHSTADER, Hollis
November 4, 2009 to November 4, 2012


Merrimack River Valley Flood Control Commission
Six members, three residents of Massachusetts one of whom shall be a resident of the Merrimack Valley, and three of New Hampshire. New Hampshire members to be appointed by the governor and council in the month of February. Term, three years from and after the first day of March. Vacancy to be filled for the unexpired term. RSA 484

BARBARA REID, Concord
July 19, 2006 to March 1, 2012

MERTON L. MANN, Dunbarton
March 6, 1996 to March 1, 2010

FREDERICK W. WELCH, Seabrook
September 8, 1994 to March 1, 2011

Milk Sanitation Board
Seven members as follows: Commissioner of Agriculture, the Director of the Division of Public Health, or his designee, the Dean of the College of life science and agriculture at the University of New Hampshire or a member of his teaching staff to be designated by him. Also, an individual who holds a milk plant license and three individuals who hold valid producer permits who shall be residents of N.H. and shall be appointed by the governor with consent of the council for a term of six years and until their successors are appointed and qualified. However, of the initial appointments, one shall be for a term of two years, one for three years, one for four years and one for six years. RSA 184

MARTHA C. CRETE, Boscawen
March 22, 2006 to November 1, 2011
(Milk Producer)

NANCY HIRSHBERG, Wolfeboro
September 17, 2008  to November 1, 2013
(Milk Plant Licensee)


SHARLENE BEAUDRY, Walpole
March 4, 1998 to October 11, 2009
(Milk Producer)

GARY PETERS, Bath
July 10, 1996 to October 11, 2010
(Milk Producer)

Mount Washington Commission
Eleven members, five appointed by governor and council, one of whom shall be a member of the house of representatives and one a member of the senate; one member of each shall be appointed through the concurrence of the boards of directors of the following groups: the Mount Washington Auto Road; the Mount Washington Observatory, Mount Washington TV Inc, and the Mount Washington Cog Railway; one member shall be appointed by the supervisor of the White Mountain National Forest to represent the same, ex-officio; one member shall be appointed by the president of the Appalachian Mountain Club to represent said club, ex-officio. Term, five years. Vacancies shall be filled for the unexpired term. RSA 227-B

PAUL T. FITZGERALD, Laconia
February 10, 1988 to July 2, 2014

PAUL H. INGERSOLL, Berlin
April 28, 1999 to July 2, 2014


GUY GOSSELIN, Gorham
February 20, 2002 to July 2, 2014

Vacancy
Term to January 24, 2012
(State Representative Member)


 

SENATOR JOHN T. GALLUS, Berlin
February 11, 2004 to February 11, 2014


NEW HAMPSHIRE MUNICIPAL BOND BANK
Five directors, one of which shall be the state treasurer ex-officio. The other four shall be appointed by the governor and council, one of which shall be a designee of the N.H. Municipal Association. At least two of the appointed directors shall have backgrounds in public finance. Term, five-years and until successor is appointed and qualified. Vacancies to be filled for the unexpired term. Directors choose annually their chairman. RSA 35-A

KATHERINE E.L. CHAMBERS, Milford
July 19, 2006 to July 1, 2012

ROBERT T. LEVAN, Loudon
March 21, 2007 to October 9, 2010
(Municipal government)

JAMES E. TIBBETTS, Colebrook
May 23, 2001 to July 1, 2009


STEVE S. PANAGOULIS, Plymouth
July 14, 2004 to July 1, 2010
(Municipal Government)


Municipal Records Board
Board consists of the following persons or their designees; (a) Director of Division of Records Management and Archives; (b) Director of New Hampshire Historical Society; (c) State Librarian; (d) Presidents of New Hampshire Tax Collector’s Association, New Hampshire City and Town Clerks’ Association and Association of New Hampshire Assessors; (e) State Registrar of Vital Statistics; (f) Secretary of State; (g) municipal treasurer or finance director appointed by the President of New Hampshire Municipal Association for a three year term; (h) professional historian appointed by governor and council for a three year term; (i) representative of Association of New Hampshire Historical Societies appointed by its president for a three year term; (j) representative of Department of Revenue Administration. Board shall elect its own chairman and vice-chairman. RSA 33-A:4-a

DAVID R. PROPER, Keene
August 18, 1980 to August 18, 2010
(Professional Historian)


Northeast Interstate Dairy Compact Commission
The NH delegation shall consist of the following 3 members: one dairy farmer who is engaged in the production of milk; one representative of consumer interests; and one owner or officer of a fluid milk processing or distribution plant appointed by governor and council. Term for 3 years however initial terms shall be one for one-year, one for two-years and one for three-years. Vacancies shall be filled in the same manner as the original appointment for unexpired term. RSA 184-A

BETHANY HODGE, Hinsdale
April 18, 2007 to June 19, 2011
(Dairy Processor)

DEBORA A. ERB, Landaff
June 19, 1996 to June 19, 2010
(Dairy Farmer)

DOUGLAS E. MORRIS, Durham
June 24, 1998 to June 19, 2009
(Consumer Interests)

Pease Development Authority
360 Corporate Drive, Portsmouth 433-6088
Board of directors shall consist of one member appointed by the governor and executive council; one member appointed by the mayor and city council of city city of Portsmouth; one member appointed by the board of selectmen of the town of Newington; one member appointed by the president of the senate; one member appointed by the speaker of the house of representative; one member appointed jointly by the mayor and city council of the city of Portsmouth and the board of selectmen of the town of Newington; and one member who is nominated by a majority vote of the legislative delegation of Strafford county, including the senators whose districts include town in Strafford county, and who is appointed by the governor, the senate president, and the speaker of the house. This member shall be a resident of Strafford county and shall serve an initial term of two years beginning June 1, 1993. Governor shall appoint the chairman, who shall serve in that capacity at the pleasure of the governor. Directors shall hold office for three-years and until their successors shall have been appointed. Directors shall be residents of N.H. No director shall be an elected public official of the state, federal government, or any political subdivision of the state or federal government. Notwithstanding any other provision of law, public employees and appointed officials of the state and any of its political subdivisions may serve, if appointed in accordance with the provisions of this chapter, as directors of the authority. The board shall appoint an executive directors who shall hold office for an indefinite term at the pleasure of the board.RSA 12-G (Ch. 290; 2001)  NOTE: The appointments and terms of office of the members on the eff. date of this act [7-1-01] shall not be affected by the provisions of this act.

ARTHUR H. NICKLESS, JR., Rochester, Chm.
October 5, 2005 to May 23, 2011
 

Division of Ports and Harbors
Director
Appointed by the governor and council who shall be qualified by education and experience and who shall hold office for a term of five-years. RSA 12-G:43

GENO MARCONI, Stratham
July 10, 2002 to July 1, 2011

Ports and Harbors Advisory Council
Eight members: six of whom shall be appointed by the governor, with the advice and consent of the council. Two of said appointive members shall be residents of the cities and towns of the seacoast region or state tidal waters that are not represented on the board, one appointive member shall be a commercial fisherman engaged in that industry on the seacoast, and 2 appointive members shall be experienced in a maritime industry.  Each appointive member shall serve a term of five-years, and until their successors are appointed and qualified.   RSA 12-G:44 (Chapter 356:2008; eff. 7/11/08)

RICHARD C. HOLT, Rye
August 19, 2009 to December 16, 2013
ERIK ANDERSON, Portsmouth
April 4, 2007 to December 16, 2009
(Commercial Fisherman)

MICHAEL J. COFFEY, Portsmouth
September 3, 2003 to December 16, 2010
DONALD J. COKER, Portsmouth
November 19, 2008 to August 29, 2013

DONALD L. STEVENS, Rye
June 21, 2006 to December 16, 2011
DIANE B. TERRAGNI, Dunbarton
September 25, 2002 to December 16, 2012


State Board for the Licensing and Regulation of Plumbers
Board consists of five members: 3 licensed plumbers, one of whom may be a journeyman plumber; and two public members, who are not, and never were, members of the plumbing trade or the spouse of any such person, and who does not and never has had, a material financial interest in either the provision of plumbing services or an activity directly related to plumbing, including the representation of the board or trade for a fee at any time during the 5 years preceding appointment. Appointed by the governor with the approval of the council. Term five years and no member of the board shall be appointed to more than 2 consecutive terms. The board annually elects a chairman and vice-chairman. RSA 329-A   (Ch. 319, 2006.  Eff 7/1/6)

TEDD P. EVANS, Concord
July 5, 2001 to July 1, 2011
(Master Plumber)

BRIAN D. THOMAS, Bedford
April 15, 2009 to July 1, 2013
(Public Member)


DANIEL DUCKETT, Manchester
January 24, 2007 to February 3, 2012
(Public Member)

KIM M. TRISCIANI, Manchester
September 9, 2009 to July 1, 2010
(Journeyman Plumber)


RICHARD J. ZANNINI, Hampton
October 25, 2006 to October 28, 2011
(Master Plumber)

Poet Laureate
Appointed by the governor and council. Must be a resident of N.H. Term, five years. RSA 3-A

WALTER E. BUTTS, Manchester
March 22, 2009 to March 22, 2014

Police Commission
Three persons appointed by the governor and council. No more than two shall be of the same political party. Term, three years (from September 1) and until successor is qualified. Laws of 1913, 148:1, 2. Laws of 1947, 342.

Nashua
THOMAS A. MAFFEE, r
September 10, 1984 to September 1, 2012

THOMAS J. PAPPAS, d, Nashua
September 5, 2007 to September 1, 2010

WILLIAM H. BARRY III, Nashua
September 21, 2005 to September 1, 2011


POSTSECONDARY EDUCATION COMMISSION
Members as follows: President of the University of New Hampshire; President of Keene State College, President of Plymouth State University, the Chancellor of the university system of New Hampshire; a president of one of the institutions of the community college system of New Hampshire, to be chosen by the board of trustees of the community college system;  two members to be appointed by the trustees of the university system of New Hampshire, one of whom shall be a full-time undergraduate student who is a resident of the state, and whose  term shall expire upon graduation or when the member is no longer a full-time student; the commissioner of the department of education and the chancellor of the community college system of New Hampshire; one full-time student to be appointed by the board of trustees of the community college system of New Hampshire who shall be a representative of the community college system of New Hampshire who shall be a resident of the state and whose term shall expire upon graduation or when the member is no longer a full-time student; six representatives of the private 4-year colleges in New Hampshire appointed by the governor and council on recommendation by the New Hampshire College and University Council, with no more than one representative from any one college; one full-time undergraduate student of a private 4 year college in the state of New Hampshire, to be appointed by the governor and council on recommendation by the New Hampshire College and University Council, who shall be a resident of New Hampshire and whose term shall expire upon graduation or change of status from a full-time student; one member to be appointed by the governor and council as a representative from a for-profit college or university not a member of the New Hampshire College and University Council; four member to be appointed by the governor and council who shall be residents of the state and of the lay public, having no official connection with any college, university, or private postsecondary career school as an employee, trustee or member on a board of directors;  one member to be appointed by the governor and council on recommendation by the New Hampshire Council for Professional Education, who shall be a resident of the state and a representative of a private postsecondary career school.  The terms of appointed members, except as indicated above, shall be for 5 years and until a successor is appointed and qualified.  Vacancies shall be filled for the unexpired term.  RSA 188‑D (Chapter 338:2008; eff. 7/1/08)

THOMAS C. GALLIGAN JR., New London
(Rep. Colby-Sawyer College)
July 15, 2009 to June 30, 2014
(On recommendation from N.H. College and University Council)

ROBERT E. MYERS, Nashua
July 18, 2007 to June 30, 2012
(On recommendation from N.H. College and University Council)


ROGER WILLIAMS, Greenfield
(Rep. NH Institute of Art)
September 9, 2009 to June 30, 2013
(On recommendation from N.H. College and University Council)

WILLIAM J. FARRELL, PhD. Nashua
May 29, 2002 to June 30, 2011
(Rep. Rivier College)
(On recommendation from N.H. College and University Council)


FATHER JONATHAN DEFELICE, Manchester
(Representing St. Anselm’s College)
July 11, 1990 to June 30, 2010
(On recommendation of N.H. College and University Council)

JOHN D. HUTSON, Bow
February 13, 2008 to June 30, 2010
(representing a College not a member of the N.H. College and University Council)


JOHN A. CURRAN, Londonderry
April 4, 2007 to June 30, 2011
(Public Member)

ELIEZER RIVERA, Keene
March 24, 2004 to June 30, 2013
(Lay Public)


DAVID L. MAHONEY, Nashua
September 15, 1999 to June 30, 2013
(Lay Public)

JAMES M. FITZGERALD, Laconia
June 13, 2007 to June 30, 2012
(Lay Public)


Vacancy
Term to June 30, 2012
(Upon recommendation of NH College and University Council)

STEPHEN M. APPLEBY, Bedford
October 8, 2008 to October 8, 2013
(Career School)


Vacancy
(fulltime undergraduate student)
(On recommendation of the NH College and University Council)

GREGORY W. WALLACE, Francestown
Term began April 15, 2009
(Full-Time Student of a 4-year college)

Executive Director
Appointed by the Postsecondary Education Commission. Term, four years and until successor is appointed and qualified. RSA 188-D

DR. KATHRYN G. DODGE, Peterborough
March 14, 2001 to March 14, 2009

Community College System of New Hampshire
   The board of trustees shall be as follows: the governor, chancellor and vice-chancellor of the community college system, the president of each college within the community college system, and the commissioners of the departments of resources and economic development, employment security, and education, all of whom shall be nonvoting members. The following members shall be appointed by the governor with the advice and consent of the council: (a) four members from the fields of business and industry; (b) one member who shall be a high school vocational/technical education director; (c) one member who shall be an alumnus of one of the colleges within the community college system; (d) one member from the field of education; (e) one member from the health care profession; (f) two members from the building or mechanical trades who represent labor; (g) one member from the community service sector; (h) one member from the law enforcement community; (i) eight members from the general public;  (j) two members who shall be New Hampshire residents and who are full-time student enrolled in one of the colleges within the community college system.  The student trustees shall be voted from the colleges within the community college system of New Hampshire locations proceeding in alphabetical order and shall be elected by the student body of the campus responsible for providing the student trustee.  The student trustees shall serve a one-year term commencing June 1 of the year for which the student was elected and ending May 31 of the next year.  In the event that a student trustee ceases for any reason to attend the school from which the student was elected, the chancellor of the community college system of New Hampshire shall declare a vacancy in that student trustee position, and the next school in order shall elect the student trustee who shall serve for the remainder of the predecessor’s term and an additional one-year term immediately thereafter; and (k) one member from the technology sector. Term four years, except for the student members, unless otherwise specified in this section, and shall end on June 30, except for student members.  In cases where the terms of office of the members of the board of trustees do not expire in successive years, the governor, with the advice and consent of the council may, in making any appointment or filling any vacancy to such office, appoint any person for a period less than the full term or up to one year greater than the full term in order to adjust the terms of each member so that terms of office of no more than 5 members per year will expire.  At least one voting member shall be from each executive council district. Each member, except the student member, shall hold office until a successor is appointed and qualified. Vacancies shall be filled for the unexpired term only, except as provided for student members. The appointment of successors for the filling of vacancies for unexpired terms shall be by appointment or election in the same manner as the original appointment.  All board members shall be New Hampshire residents and except for the governor and locally elected municipal officials, no person who holds elected public office shall serve on the board. Board elects chairperson and vice-chairperson annually. RSA 188-F (Chapter 361; 2007) (Chapter 133:2008; eff. 6/3/08)

KIM M. TRISCIANI, Manchester
June 2, 2005 to February 3, 2011
(Labor)

ESTEBAN LOPEZ, Goffstown
September 23, 2009 to June 30, 2012
(Education)


CLAUDETTE L. MAHAR, Amherst
February 3, 1999 to June 30, 2013
(Health)

PAUL HOLLOWAY, Rye
January 7, 2004 to February 3, 2011
(Business/Industry)


DAVID C. PAQUETTE, Hooksett
February 3, 1999 to June 30, 2013
(Labor)

ANN M. TORR, Dover
February 3, 1999 to June 30, 2013
(General Public)


CONNIE M. ROY-CZYZOWSKI, Bedford
March 21, 2007 to February 3, 2011
(Public Member)

RONALD J. RIOUX, Exeter
December 3, 2008 to February 17, 2011
(Business & Industry)


STEPHEN GUYER, Gilford
March 21, 2007 to June 30, 2010
(High School Vocational Director)

HARVEY D. HILL, Charlestown
July 4, 2007  to June 30, 2013
(Business & Industry)


WILLIAM A. MARCELLO, Keene
September 5, 2007 to June 30, 2012
(Community Service Sector)

LORI B. HITCHCOCK, Portsmouth
January 16, 2008 to June 30, 2013
(Business & Industry)


NICHOLAS J. HALIAS, Pembroke
March 8, 2006 to March 3, 2011
(Law Enforcement)

AMY RICE, New Boston
September 23, 2009 to June 30, 2013
(Alumni Member)

NED DENSMORE, Franconia
October 5, 2005 to June 30, 2011
(General Public)

ROBERT L. MALLAT, JR., Keene
October 5, 2005 to June 30, 2011
(General Public)

 

KRISTIE L. PALESTINO, Goffstown
December 3, 2008 to June 30, 2010
(Public Member)

ROBERT A. DUHAIME, Manchester
September 17, 2008 to June 30, 2010
(Public Member)


JEREMY HITCHCOCK, Manchester
October 8, 2008 to June 30, 2010
(Technology Sector)

RICHARD M. HEATH, Bow
December 3, 2008 to June 30, 2012
(Public Member)


KATHARINE BOGLE SHIELDS, Canterbury
October 7, 2009 to June 30, 2012
(General Public)

 


Commissioner

The governor and council shall appoint a commissioner of regional community-technical colleges, who shall be the chief executive officer of the department. The commissioner shall be qualified by education and experience and shall serve a 4-year term.  RSA 188-F:5
(Chapter 222; 2005) Eff. 9/3/5

RICHARD A. GUSTAFSON, Bedford
Term began July 1, 2007
(Interim Commissioner)

Deputy Commissioner
Nominated by commissioner, with the approval of the board of trustees, to be confirmed by governor and council to serve at the pleasure of the board of trustees. RSA 188-F:5  (Chapter 222; 2005) Eff. 9/3/5

CHARLES W. ANNAL, Concord
Term began January 21, 2004


McAuliffe-Shepard Discovery Center
Commission consists of two member of the house of representatives appointed by the speaker of the house; two members of the senate, appointed by the senate president; eight members from the private sector representing business, education and the not-for-profit community, appointed by the governor and council for a term of three-years; and the commission of cultural resources and the president of the New Hampshire technical institute, who shall serve as ex-officio members, and the chairperson of Touch the Future, or designee. Commission annually elects chairperson from its members. RSA12-L.  CH 39, Laws of 2007. Eff 7-1-07

RICHARD ASHOOH, Bedford
September 19, 2001 to September 19, 2010

ANTOINETTE B. GALVIN, Hampton
September 19, 2001 to September 19, 2010
(Education Community)
 

PAUL A. BURKETT, Bow
October 3, 2007 to September 19, 2010
 

DANIEL I. ST. HILAIRE, Concord
December 15, 2004 to September 19, 2010
 

KAREN N. BIANCO, Gilford
September 19, 2001 to September 19 2010

WILLIAM LAMBRUKOS, Concord
September 19, 2001 to September 19, 2010
 

ERLE PIERCE, Bow
December 15, 2004 to October 10, 2010

BYRON O. CHAMPLIN, Concord
April 17, 2002 to April 17, 2011

Director of the Planetarium
Shall be nominated by the commission and confirmed by governor and council to serve at the pleasure of the commission. RSA 12-L

JEAN GERULSKIS
Term began December 17, 1997

Public Employee Labor Relations Board
Five regular and four alternate members appointed by the governor and council. Two regular and one alternate shall have extensive experience representing organized labor, two regular and one alternate shall have extensive experience in representing management interest, a fifth member who shall be chairman, and 2 alternate members be appointed to represent the public at large who shall not hold elective or appointive public office, or elected or appointive office or membership, in organized labor at the time of their appointment or during their term. Term for all members, six years. Regular members shall hold office until successor is appointed and qualified. Vacancies for regular members shall be filled for the unexpired term. RSA 273-A:2 (Ch. 156, 1999)

KEVIN E. CASH, Rochester
April 15, 2009 to October 2, 2013
(Labor)

CAROL M. GRANFIELD, Meredith
October 15, 2008 to October 15, 2014
(Management)


J. DAVID McLEAN, Rochester
April 15, 2009 to October 2, 2015
(Labor)

JAMES O'MARA, Amherst
July 14, 2004 to September 17, 2010
(Management)


JOHN BUCKLEY, Dover
February 3, 1999 to September 12, 2011
(Chair-Public)

RICHARD J. LAUGHTON JR., Durham
May 6, 2009 to December 6, 2009
(alt. member rep. labor)


SANFORD ROBERTS, Portsmouth
March 8, 2007 to December 19, 2009
(alt. Member rep. Management)

CHARLES S. TEMPLE, Concord
December 3, 2008 to February 13, 2010
(alt. Member rep. Public)


DORIS M. DESAUTEL, Concord
September 28, 1999 to September 28, 2011
(alt. member rep. Public)

 


PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION
Three commissioners, who shall be full-time employees and who shall engage in no other gainful employment during their term as members.  Term six-years. Of the 3 commissioners, one shall be an attorney and a member of the New Hampshire Bar and one shall have either background or experience or both in one or more of the following: engineering, economics, accounting or finance. RSA 363.  (chapter 156; 2007)

AMY IGNATIUS, Concord
July 1, 2009 to July 1, 2015

CLIFTON C. BELOW, Lebanon
December 7,2 005 to July 1, 2011

THOMAS B. GETZ, Manchester
October 10, 2001 to July 1, 2013

Office of Consumer Advocate
Consumer Advocate to be appointed by governor and council who is a qualified attorney admitted to practice in NH. Term, four years and until a successor is appointed and qualified. Prior to the expiration of the consumer advocate's term, the members of the Residential Ratepayers Advisory Board shall recommend to the governor and council whether to reappoint the consumer advocate. If the board does not recommend reappointment, or the governor and council do not accept the board's recommendation to reappoint, the board shall then recommend 3 person to the governor and council to fill the position. RSA 363:28, I

MEREDITH A. HATFIELD, Concord
September 27, 2006 to November 5, 2011 

Residential Ratepayers Advisory Board
Nine members as follows: Three appointed by the speaker of the house - one shall represent the interests of residential ratepayers; one shall represent the interests of the elderly; and one shall be a public member. Three members appointed by the senate president - one shall represent the interests of residential ratepayers; one shall represent the interests of the disabled; and one shall represent environmental concerns. Three members appointed by the governor and council - one shall represent the interests of persons of low income; one shall represent the interests of small business owners; and one shall represent the interest of residents of low-income housing. Term, three years.  Vacancies to be filled in the same manner as original appointments. Board elects chairperson annually. RSA 363:28-a

LAWRENCE M. KELLY, Berlin
October 14, 1999 to October 14, 2011
(Represents interests of persons of low-income)

OTIS E. PERRY, Dover
August 22, 2001 to October 14, 2011
(Represents interests of residents of low-income housing)

DEBORAH de MOULPIED, Bow
September 9, 2009 to January 5, 2012
(Represents interests of small business owners)

RACING AND CHARITABLE GAMING COMMISSION
Six members appointed by the governor with the advice and consent of the council.  Three members shall represent the interests of greyhound racing. Three members shall represent the interest of thoroughbred horse racing and harness horse racing. Term 3-years.  Any vacancy shall be filled for the unexpired term.  Annually, one member shall be chosen chairperson by the commission, and one shall be chosen secretary.  RSA 284:6-a.    Chapter 156; 2007

TIMOTHY J. CONNORS, Newington
December 27, 1968 to April 9, 2012
(Interest of Thoroughbred and Harness Horse Racing)

WARREN W. LEARY, Alton
December 18, 1996 to April 9, 2010
(Interest of Greyhound Racing)


BERNARD A. STREETER, Nashua
May 21, 2008 to April 9, 2011

ANTHONY B URBAN, Berlin
September 24, 2004 to September 24, 2010


LYNN M. PRESBY, Freedom
January 19, 2000 to September 17, 2011
(Greyhound Racing Interests)

MICHAEL J. GATSAS, Manchester
February 11, 2004 to January 21, 2010
(Interest of Thoroughbred and Harness Horse Racing)


Executive Director
PAUL M. KELLEY, Seabrook

 

DEPARTMENT OF RESOURCES AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
Commissioner
Appointed by the governor and council for a term of 4-years from the date of appointment. Vacancy shall be filled for the unexpired term. RSA 12-A:2.  (Chapter 156; 2007)

GEORGE M. BALD, Somersworth
(April 1, 2006 to April 1,2010)

Director of the Division of Forest and Lands, State Forester

Appointed by the governor and council, on nomination by the commissioner. Term, four years from the date of appointment and until successor is appointed and qualified. Vacancy to be filled for the unexpired term. RSA 12-A:3

BRAD W. SIMPKINS, Hillsborough
(Interim Director)
November 19, 2008 until a Director is confirmed and duly sworn

Director of the Division of Economic Development
Appointed by the governor and council, on nomination by the commissioner. Term, four years from date of appointment and until successor is appointed and qualified. Vacancy to be filled for the unexpired term. RSA 12-A:3

ROY C. DUDDY, Northwood
(Interim Director)
December 6, 2008 until a Director is confirmed and duly sworn

Director of the Division of Parks and Recreation
Appointed by the governor and council, on nomination by the commissioner. Term, four years from date of appointment and until successor is appointed and qualified. Vacancy to be filled for the unexpired term. Laws of l961, 223, Laws of 1963, 251:16, Laws of 1965, 365, Laws of 1975, 146.

TED AUSTIN, Norwich, VT
December 18, 2008 to April 1, 2010

Financial Counselor
Appointed by the commissioner, with approval of the governor and council to serve at the pleasure of the commissioner. Shall be qualified by education and experience. RSA 12-A

VACANCY

Commission to Study the State Park System
Members shall be: (a) Two members of the senate, appointed by the president of the senate. (b) Two members of the house of representatives, appointed by the speaker of the house of representatives. (c) Commissioner of the department of resources and economic development, or designee. (d) Eight members of the public, appointed by the governor and council, of whom 6 shall each represent: natural resources, cultural resources, tourism, not-for-profit conservation interests, municipal interests, and motorized outdoor recreational interest, and 2 of whom shall represent the general public. Study commission ends November 30, 2006.  Chapter 276; 2005

SUSAN ARNOLD, Strafford
September 21, 2005 to November 30, 2006
(Not-for-profit Conservation Interests)

POSY BASS, Peterborough
September 21, 2005 to November 30, 2006
(Municipal)

ALLEN R. DAMREN, Claremont
July 19, 2006 to November 30, 2006
(General Public)

GAIL HANSON, Lochmere
September 21, 2005 to November 30, 2006
(Motorized Outdoor Recreation)

NANCY KILBRIDE, Bedford
September 21, 2005 to November 30, 2006
(Tourism)

RICHARD OBER, Dublin
September 21, 2005 to November 30, 2006
(Natural Resources)

RICHARD L. RUSSMAN, Kingston
September 21, 2005 to November 30, 2006
(General Public)

JOHN W. MERKLE, Exeter
October 21, 2005 to November 30, 2006
(Cultural Resources)

Advisory Committee on International Trade
Fifteen members as follows: one senator, appointed by the senate president; one house member, appointed by the speaker of the house; the governor or his designee; the commissioner of the department of resources and economic development or designee; a representative of the U.S. Small Business Administration, appointed by that organization; a representative of the Business and Industry Association of N.H. who has experience in the area of international trade, appointed by the association; the director of the N.H. Port Authority or designee; a representative of the N.H. Association of Commerce and Industry who has experience in the area of international trade, appointed by that association; a representative of the N.H. International Trade Association with experience in the area of international trade, appointed by the association; a representative of the N.H. Bankers Assoc. with experience in the area of international trade, appointed by that association; the director of the Pease Development Authority or designee: the director of the N.H. Small Business Development Center or designee; a representative of the U.S. Department of Commerce, International Trade Administration, appointed by such department, a representative of the N.H. High Technology  Council who has experience in the area of international trade, appointed by that organization; a representative of the Software Association of N.H. who has experience in the area of international trade, appointed by that organization; the director of the Manchester airport, or designee; one or more representatives of the business community selected by the advisory committee on international trade to represent the interest of that community in the area of international business development; and 2 members appointed by the governor and council as follows: one shall be a representative of the academic community and one shall be a representative of organized labor. RSA 12-A:30.

MASOOD SAMII, Merrimack
Term began April 28, 1999
(Academic Community)

KEVIN E. CASH, Somersworth
Term began May 26, 1999
(Rep. Of Organized Labor)

Advisory Commission
Eight persons, seven to be appointed by the governor and council for a term of five years and until his successor is appointed and qualified. Vacancy to be filled for the unexpired term. One member shall be the Commissioner of Transportation or his designated representative whose appointment shall be co-terminous with the Commissioner’s tenure of office. Members shall be residents of New Hampshire, at least one of whom shall be qualified, experienced and representative of each of the following: manufacturing, agriculture, recreation, forestry, general public, commerce and public relations. No more than four shall be of the same political party. Governor annually to designate chairman from among its membership and no member shall be eligible to serve as chairman more than three years. RSA 12-A:5

MICHAEL H. MONKS, d, Nashua
December 6, 1995 to April 1, 2013
(Manufacturing)

THOMAS J. SEDORIC, i, Rye Beach
December 18, 2002 to April 1, 2014
(Commerce)


NORTHAM PARR, i, Rumney
December 6, 1995 to April 1, 2010
(Forestry)

RICHARD F. HAMILTON, Littleton
July 19, 2006 to April 1, 2011
(Public Relations)


ROBERT F. PRESTON, d, Hampton
August 23, 2006 to April 1, 2011
(Public Member)

DIANE SOUTHER, (r), Concord
May 16, 2007 to April 1, 2012
(Agriculture)


DONNA J. KUETHE, i, Gilford
June 6, 2001 to April 1, 2012
(Recreation)

Cannon Mountain Advisory Commission
The state treasurer shall serve as an ex-officio member. Three members appointed by governor and council, each of whom shall have demonstrated a knowledge and capability in the field of ski area operations for a term of three years. Three members appointed by the president of the senate; one may be a member of the private sector and at least 2 shall be senators, one of whom shall be the senator representing the district in which Cannon Mountain is located. Three members appointed by the speaker of the house of representatives; one shall be a representative from a district within the White Mountain region, one shall be a member of the house resources, recreation and development committee, and one may be a member of the private sector. Terms of elected members shall be coterminous with their terms of office; terms of all other appointed members shall be three-years. Vacancies to be filled for the unexpired term in same manner as original appointment.  RSA 12-A:29-b

RICHARD McLEOD, Franconia
April 5, 2006 to January 1, 2012

GEORGIE A. THOMAS, Thornton
March 6, 2002 to January 1, 2009

DENNIS E. MURPHY, JR., Center Harbor
March 8, 2006 to January 1, 2012

Caretaker of the Old Man of the Mountain
Appointed by the governor and council to serve at pleasure of same. RSA 3-B

DAVID C. NIELSEN, Gilmanton
Term began January 23, 1991

Connecticut Lakes Headwaters Citizens Committee
Members to include a minimum of 7 members who are residents of any community in the Great North Woods region association, as established by the state in February 1998. (a) two residents of Pittsburg; (b) one resident of Clarksville; and (c) one resident of Stewartstown, all to be appointed by the selectmen of their respective towns. (d) one person who shall have expertise in forestry and timber harvesting, and (e) one person who shall have expertise in monitory conservation easements, appointed by the speaker of the house of representatives. (f) one person who shall have expertise in outdoor recreation and tourism and (g) one person who shall have expertise in forest ecology and management of natural areas, appointed by the president of the senate. (h) two persons appointed by the governor with the consent of the council; (i) a Coos county commissioner, or designee; (j) the commissioner of the department of resources and economic development, or designee; (k) the executive director of the fish and game department, or designee; and (l) a representative of the largest private landowner within the borders of the Connecticut Lakes headwaters tract, appointed by the landowner, who shall serve as an ex-officio, non-voting member. Term, three years. Vacancies to be filled for unexpired term in same manner as original appointment. Members may serve successive terms. Chairperson elected from among the public members, with preference given to a resident of the Great North Woods region, if a member from that area is willing to serve as chairman. RSA 12-A:9-b.

BEVERLY LORD, Pittsburg
September 21, 2005 to August 14, 2011

PAUL A. DOSCHER, Weare
September 21, 2005 to August 14, 2011


Joint Promotional Program Screening Committee
Consists of the director of the division of travel and tourism development and eight members appointed by the governor and council, one of whom shall be nominated by the commissioner of resources and economic development. The remaining seven members shall be nominated by the New Hampshire travel council and at least one shall be representative of each of the following: a chamber of commerce, regional association, ski area, attraction, campground and lodging. Term, three-years. Members to serve until successors are appointed and qualified. Committee elects its own chairman. RSA 12-A

KATHLEEN BENNETT, Madison
May 3,2006 to July 13, 2012
(Skiing)

JAYNE S. O'CONNOR, Franconia
January 24, 2007 to July 13, 2012
(Regional Associations)


ROBERT A. BRADLEY JR., Epsom
August 18, 1999 to July 13, 2011
(Camping)

CYNTHIA FOSTER, North Conway
June 7, 2006 to July 13, 2011
(Lodging)


ROBIN A. COMSTOCK, Nottingham
March 8, 2006 to July 13, 2010
(Chambers of Commerce)

SUZANNE BRESETTE, North Hampton
November 28, 2007 to July 13, 2010
(Member-at-Large)


GEORGE PAPPAS, Portsmouth
December 18, 2002 to December 3, 2011
(Designee of Commissioner of DRED)

RON MEADE, Canterbury
August 20, 1997 to July 13, 2009
(Attractions)


Economic Development Matching Grants Program
The committee shall consist of the director of the division of economic development and 6 members appointed by governor and council as follows:  one of whom shall be nominated by the commissioner of resources and economic development; one of whom nominated by the New Hampshire Municipal Association; and two  who shall be nominated by the New Hampshire Economic Developers Association; one member appointed by the governor and council upon nomination by the Business and Industry Association of New Hampshire; and one member appointed by the governor and council upon nomination by the New Hampshire Association of Counties.  Term, three years and members shall serve until successors are appointed and qualified.  The committee shall elect its own chairman. Chapter 156;2007 (Eff. 8-10-07).

JAMES T. McKIM JR., Goffstown
October 17, 2007 to September 8, 2009
(Nom. By Commissioner of DRED)

ROBERT M. BELMORE, Dover
October 3, 2007 to September 8, 2009
(N.H. Municipal Association)


ELIZABETH A. THOMPSON, Dover
October 31, 2007 to October 31, 2010
(Nom. By the NH Economic Developers Assoc.)

DAVID A. JUVET, Barnstead
April 9, 2008 to April 9, 2011
(Nom. By Business & Industry Association)


CATHY ANN STACEY, Salem
September 19, 2007 to September 19, 2010
(N.H. Association of Counties)

KENNETH G. LURVEY, Concord
October 31, 2007 to October 31, 2010
(Nom. By the NH Economic Developers Assoc.)

Nash Stream Forest Citizens Committee
  Committee shall include a minimum of 7 members who are residents of any community in the Great North Woods region: (a) one resident of the town of Stark, (b) one resident of the town of Stratford, and (c) one resident of the town of Columbia, all appointed by the selectmen of their respective towns. (d) One person who shall have expertise in forestry and timber harvesting and (e) one person who shall have expertise in monitoring conservation easements, appointed by the speaker of the house of representatives. (f) One person who shall have expertise in outdoor recreation and tourism, and (g) one person who shall have expertise in forest ecology and management of natural areas, appointed by the president of the senate. (h) Two persons appointed by the governor with the consent of the council, one of whom shall be a representative of a New Hampshire snowmobile club, and one of whom shall be a representative of a New Hampshire environmental organization. (i) A Coos county commissioner, or designee. (j) The commissioner of DRED and (k) the executive director of the fish and game department, or a citizen appointed as their designees; and (l) one person who is a member of the Nash Stream Campowners Association, appointed by the commissioner of DRED. Term, three-years and members may serve successive terms.  Vacancies shall be filled for the unexpired term in the same manner as the original appointment. Persons serving on the Connecticut Lakes headwaters citizens committee shall not be eligible to serve as appointed members of the Nash Stream forest citizens committee. Members elected a chairperson from among the public members. Preference shall be given to a resident of the Great North Woods region if a member from that area is willing to serve as chairman, otherwise another public member shall be elected. RSA 12-A:9 (Ch. 45; 2004)

DAVID GOULET, Stark
October 5, 2005 to October 5, 2011
(Representative of snowmobile club)

WENDELL M. LEES, Kearsarge
November 2, 2005 to November 2, 2011
(environmental Organization)

Telecommunications Planning and Development Advisory Committee
  Members shall be: (a) the governor; (b) commissioner of resources and economic development; (c) commissioner of administrative services; (d) chairman of the public utilities commission, or their designees. (e) one member of the house of representatives, appointed by the speaker of the house of representatives; (f) one member of the senate, appointed by the president of the senate; (g) the chief information officer or designee; (h) the following persons nominated by the commissioner of resources and economic development for appointment by the governor and council: (1) two members representing residential telecommunications customers; (2) one member representing large business telecommunications customers; (3) one member representing small business telecommunications customers; (4) one member representing educators providing distance learning; (5) one member representing municipal government; (6) one member representing county government; (7) one member representing a regional economic development organization or a regional planning commission; and (8) up to 7 members representing several of the following sectors of the telecommunications industry; wireless, paging, incumbent local exchange carriers, competitive local exchange carriers, Internet service providers, cable, long distance providers, and broadcast television.  A member representing one sector may also represent one or more other sectors, as deemed appropriate by the commissioner; and (i) The director of broadband technology planning and development in the division of economic development.  Term, three years and until a successor is appointed.   RSA 12-A. Chapter 315; 2007 (Chapter 197; 2009 eff. 7/13/09)  

ROBERT D. CIANDELLA, New Castle
October 18, 2000 to October 18, 2011
(Municipal Government)

ARTHUR DURETTE, Pembroke
April 16, 2003 to October 18, 2011
(County Government)


JEFFREY J. ROSE, Manchester
March 8, 2007 to October 18, 2010
(Large Business Telecom User)

MARTHA McLEOD, Franconia
September 19, 2007 to September 19, 2010
(Residential Telecom User)


THEODORE R.  JASTRZEMBSKI, Hanover
October 18, 2000 to October 18, 2010
(Residential Telecom User)

THOMAS J. DALY, Nashua
March 26, 2008 to October 18 2010
(Small Business Telecom User)


KENNETH G. LURVEY, Concord
October 18, 2000 to October 18, 2008
(Regional. Economic Development. Organization
or Planning Commission)

JEREMY L. KATZ, Lebanon
May 17, 2006 to October 18, 2009
(Industry)


WILLIAM R. STAFFORD, Weare
October 18, 2000 to October 18, 2009
(Industry)

BRIAN T. SHEPPERD, Milton
October 20, 2004 to October 18, 2011
(Long Distance Learning)


CHRISTOPHER K. HODGDON, Nashua
March 8, 2007 to November 9, 2009
(Industry)

LISA THORNE, Manchester
November 9, 2000 to November 9, 2006
(Industry)


CAROL MILLER, Gorham
April 3, 2002 to December 6, 2009
(Industry)

MAURA M. WESTON, Concord
September 19, 2007 to September 19, 2010
(Industry)


TERESA R. ROSENBERGER, Concord
October 3, 2007 to October 3, 2010
(Industry)

 

Director of the Division of Travel and Tourism Development
Appointed by the governor and council, on nomination by the commissioner. Term, four years from date of appointment and until successor is appointed and qualified. Vacancy to be filled for the unexpired term in the same manner as original appointment. RSA 12-A:1 (Ch. 317, 1999)

ALICE L. DeSOUZA, Bedford
September 10, 2004 to March 8, 2012

Advisory Committee on Travel and Tourism
Seventeen members consisting of the director of the division of travel and tourism development, 3 members at-large having an interest in travel and tourism and one person from each of the following: (a) chambers of commerce; (b) regional and/or statewide trade associations; (c) lodging; (d) food and beverage; (e) recreation; (f) attractions: (g) camping; (h) culture, arts and history; (i) environment and wildlife; (j) retail industry; (k) transportation; and (l) education. Nominated by the commissioner of resources and economic development for appointment by the governor and executive council for a term of three-years and until a successor is appointed and qualified. No member other than the director of travel and tourism development shall serve more than 2 consecutive terms. Geographic diversity shall be maintained and the board elects its own chairperson. RSA 12-A: 44

JUDI WINDOW, Manchester
December 21, 2005 to December 1, 2010*
(Member-at-Large)

TIMOTHY SINK, Concord
December 7, 2005 to December 1, 2009*
(Chambers of Commerce)


THOMAS J. MALAFRONTE, Epsom
March 4, 2009 to December 1, 2011
(Transportation)

CROSBY PECK, Lancaster
December 21, 2005 to December 1, 2010
(Camping)


JOHN P. GRANDMAISON, Hampton
March 4, 2009 to December 1, 2011
(Member-at-Large)

JAMES S. MORASH, Meredith
December 7, 2005 to December 1, 2009*
(Attractions)


LAWRENCE YERDON, Portsmouth
December  7, 2005 to December 1, 2010*
(Culture, Arts and History)

MARY ROSE BOSWELL, Franklin
March 4, 2009 to December 1, 2011
(Member-at-Large)


NANCY C. KYLE, Pembroke
February 13, 2008 to December 1, 2010
(Retail Industry)

SCOTT R. LABNON, Gorham
April 16, 2003 to December 1, 2011
(Lodging)


ADAIR D. MULLIGAN, Lyme Center
December 7, 2005 to December 1, 2011
(Environment and Wildlife)

BENJAMIN E. WILCOX, North Conway
December 7, 2005 to December 1, 2011
(Recreation)


KATHARINE ENEGUESS, Jaffrey
December 21, 2005 to December 1, 2009
(Education)


MICHAEL SOMERS, Hooksett
March 4, 2009 to December 1, 2010
(rep. statewide trade associations)


SCOTT G. RICE, North Woodstock
December 7, 2005 to December 15, 2009*
(Food and Beverage)

*terms adjusted pursuant to RSA 4:4 to allow for staggered expiration dates

NEW HAMPSHIRE RETIREMENT SYSTEM
Board of Trustees
The administration of this system is vested in a board of 14 trustees.  Each newly appointed or reappointed trustee shall have familiarity with or experience in finance of business management.  The state treasurer shall be an ex officio voting member of the board.  The governor and council shall appoint 2 trustees, to be known as non-member trustees, who shall be qualified persons with investment and/or financial experience as provided in this paragraph and not be members of the system, and who shall serve for a term of 2 years and until their successors are appointed and qualified. The non-member trustees of the board shall have substantial experience in the field of institutional investment or finance, taking into account factors such as educational background, business experience, and professional licensure and designations.  The original appointment of one of the non-member trustees shall be for a term of one year. The remaining 11 members of the board shall consist of 2 employees, 2 teachers, 2 permanent policemen, 2 permanent firemen, one member of the senate who shall be appointed annually by the senate president, one member of the house of representatives who serves on the executive departments and administration committee and who shall be appointed annually by the speaker of the house, and one person representing management in local government. Whenever a vacancy occurs, the senate president or the speaker of the house shall fill the vacancy in the same manner by appointing a senate or a house member who shall serve for the unexpired term.  The New Hampshire state employees’ association, the New Hampshire education association, the New Hampshire police association, the New Hampshire state permanent firemen’s association, and the New Hampshire Local Government Center shall each annually nominate from their members a panel of 5 persons, all of whom except for the panel of the Local Government Center shall be active members of the retirement system, or one of the 4 predecessor systems, no later than May 31 of each year, and the panels so named shall be filed with the secretary of state no later than June 10 of each year.  From each of the above named panels the governor and council shall appoint one person annually to the board, except for the panel of the Local Government Center, which shall have one person appointed every 2 years.  Members appointed to the board in the manner aforesaid shall serve for a term of 2 years.  Each member so appointed shall hold office until his or her successor shall be appointed and qualified.  Whenever a vacancy occurs, the governor and council shall fill the vacancy by appointing a member who shall serve for the unexpired term from the same panel from which the former member was appointed.  The governor shall designate one of the non-member trustees to serve as chairman of said board of trustees.  RSA 100-A:14,I (Chapter 300:2008; eff. 7/1/08)

LISA SHAPIRO, Canterbury
February 1, 2008 to July 13, 2011
(Non-member Trustee)

DANNY H. O'BRIEN, Rye
June 17, 2009 to July 13, 2010
(non-member trustee)


GERMANO M. MARTINS, Hooksett
March 8, 2006 to July 1, 2011
(nom. By N.H. State Employees’ Assoc.)

CHARLES C. KOONTZ, Hopkinton
August 14, 2002 to July 1, 2010
(nom. By N.H. State Employees’ Assoc.)


JUSTIN A. CUTTING, Hampton
July 18, 2007 to July 1, 2011
(nom. By N.H. State Permanent Firemen’s Assoc.)

BRIAN W. MORRISSEY, Nashua
February 14, 2001 to July 1, 2010
(nom. By N.H. State Permanent Firemen’s Assoc.)


JILL C. ROCKEY, Dover
October 7, 2009 to July 1, 2011
(nom. By N.H. Police Assoc.)

DEAN CROMBIE, Somersworth
April 2, 2003 to July 1, 2010
(nom. By N.H. Police Assoc.)


SAMUEL J. GIARRUSSO, Amherst
November 5, 2003 to July 1, 2011
(nom. By N.H. Education Assoc.)

DEBRA HACKETT, Barrington
September 17, 2008 to July 1, 2010
(nom. By N.H. Education Assoc.)

KEITH R. HICKEY, Bedford
September 5, 2007 to September 5, 2009
(NH Local Government Center)

 


Independent Investment Committee

Consists of not more than 5 members, 3 or whom shall be persons who are not members of the board of trustees appointed by the governor with the consent of the council, and up to 2 of whom shall be members of the board of trustees appointed by the chairperson of the board of trustees.  Each member of the independent investment committee shall have substantial experience in the field of institutional investments or finance, other than their experience as trustees of the New Hampshire retirement system, taking into account factors such as educational background, business experience, and professional licensure and designations.  (Chapter 300:2008; eff. 7/1/08)

DAVID A. JENSEN, Contoocook
Term began January 1, 2009

THOMAS SILVIA, Amherst
Term began February 4, 2009

PATRICK O'DONNELL, Concord
Term began May 6, 2009

DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE ADMINISTRATION
45 Chenell Drive., Concord, 271-2191
Commissioner
Appointed by the governor with the consent of the council for a term of four years. RSA 21-J

KEVIN A. CLOUGHERTY, Manchester
December 3, 2008 to September 1, 2012

Assistant Commissioner

Nominated by commissioner for appointment by governor and council. Term, four-years. RSA 21-J

MARGARET L. FULTON, Bedford
October 21, 2005 to January 1, 2010

Division of Document Processing
Director
Nominated by commissioner for appointment by governor and council and shall serve at the pleasure of the commissioner.
RSA 21-J

DONNA FERLAND, Concord
Term began March 10, 2004

Division of Audits
Director
Nominated by commissioner for appointment by governor and council and shall serve at the pleasure of the commissioner.

SANTO M. PRESTI, Penacook
Term began May 7, 2008

Assessing Standards Board
Board consists of: (a) Four members nominated by the N.H. Association of Assessing Officials and appointed by the governor with the consent of the council, one of whom shall be an assessing official for a town with a population of less than 5,000; one of whom shall be an assessing official for a town with a population of more than 5,000; and one of whom shall be an assessing official for a city. Each member shall hold office for the term of such member's position for two years and until a successor shall have been appointed and qualified. Any vacancy shall be filled for the unexpired term by the governor with the consent of the council. (b) Two members of the senate appointed by the president of the senate, whose term shall be coterminous with the member's term as senator. Vacancy to be filled by the president of the senate. (c) Two members of the house of representatives appointed by the speaker of the house, whose term shall be coterminous with the member's term as representative. Vacancy to be filled by the speaker. (d) The commissioner of the department of revenue administration, or designee; and (e) Three members of the public appointed by the governor with the consent of the council, none of whom shall be an assessor or a municipal official; and (f) three members appointed by the governor with the consent of the council, one of whom shall be a municipal governing body official or designee who shall not be an assessor for a town with a population of less than 5,000; one of whom shall be a municipal governing body official or designee who shall not be an assessor for a town with a population of more than 5,000; and one of whom shall be a municipal governing body official or designee who shall not be an assessor for a city.  Each member shall hold office for the term of such member's position for 2 years and until a successor is appointed and qualified.  Any vacancy shall be filled for the unexpired term by the governor with the consent of the council. Board annually elects chairperson. RSA 21-J:14
 (Ch. 274;2003) (Ch. 203; 2004)

SCOTT W. BARTLETT, Manchester
October 5, 2005 to September 19, 2011
(Nom. by NH Association of Assessing Officials)
 

JOSEPH W. LESSARD JR., Salem
October 3, 2007 to September 19, 2011
(Nom. by NH Association of Assessing Officials-assessing Official of town with population of more than 5,000)
 

LEONARD GERZON, Amherst
September 3, 2003 to September 19, 2011
(Public Member)
 

THOMAS N. THOMSON, Orford
March 8, 2006 to September 19, 2011
(Public Member)

TODD HAYWOOD, Bow
October 3, 2007 to September 19, 2011
(Nom. by NH Association of Assessing Officials-assessing official for a town with population less than 5,000)

 

ROBERT J. GAGNE, Manchester
December 18, 2008 to September 19, 2011
(Nom. by NH Association of Assessing Officials)

 

ERIC STOHL, Colebrook
September 17, 2003 to September 17, 2011
(Municipal official of town with population less than 5,000)

FRED B. KEACH, Concord
September 23, 2009 to March 24, 2011
(Municipal official of town with population greater than 5,000)

 

CHERYL-ANN BOLOUK, Salem
July 14, 2004 to July 14, 2010
(Municipal official of town with population over 5,000)

EUGENE T. REED, Nottingham
June 2, 2005 to June 2, 2009
(Public Member)
 

 

Current Use Advisory Board
Fourteen members appointed as follows: three members who are assessing officials shall be appointed by the governor and council, one of whom shall be an assessing official in a town with a population of less than 5,000, one of whom shall be an assessing official in a town with a population of more than 5,000, and one of whom shall be an assessing official in a city and three members of the public appointed by the governor with consent of the council, at least 2 of whom shall represent the interests of current use landowners. One of whom shall own forest land under current use assessment and one shall own farm land under current use assessment. Each member shall hold office for a term of his position as an assessing official or for two years, whichever is shorter, and until his successor shall have been appointed and qualified. Vacancy shall be filled for the unexpired term by the governor and council; one member of the Senate to be appointed by the President of the Senate and one member of the House of Representatives to be appointed by the Speaker of the House. Terms shall be co-terminous with their terms as senator and representative. Vacancies shall be filled for the unexpired term by the Speaker of the House; the Commissioner of Agriculture, Markets and Foods, the Commissioner of the Department of Resources and Economic Development, the Dean of the College of Life Sciences and Agriculture of the University of New Hampshire, the Commissioner of Revenue Administration, the Director of the Department of Fish and Game, or their designees, and the Executive Secretary of the New Hampshire Association of Conservation Commission. The Board shall annually elect one its members as chairman. RSA 79-A.

NORMAND G. BERNAICHE, Acworth
September 13, 2006 to December 23, 2009
(representing assessing official from town with less than 5,000 population)

NORMAND R. PELLETIER, JR., Hudson
December 20, 1989 to December 23, 2009
(representing assessing official from town with more than 5,000 population)


LAURA J. THIBODEAU, Sullivan
August 9, 2006 to March 15, 2010
(representing assessing official in a city)

THOMAS N. THOMSON, Orford
December 20, 1995 to November 16, 2010
(Public Member)


REBECCA NELSON, Newport
January 24, 2007 to November 16, 2010
(Public Member/Agriculture)

DAVID W. TELLMAN, Whitefield
December 20, 2000 to September 9, 2011
(Forest Landowner)

Equalization Standards Board
Board consists of: (a) one member nominated by the N.H. Association of Counties; one member nominated by the N.H. School Boards Association; one member nominated by the N.H. Municipal Association; and two members nominated by the N.H. Association of Assessing Officials, one of whom shall be an assessing official for a town with a population of less than 5,000, the other of whom shall be an assessing official for a town or city with a population of more than 5,000. Each member in (a) shall be appointed by the governor with the consent of the council for a term of two-years, and until such member's successor shall have been appointed and qualified. Any vacancy shall be filled for the unexpired term in the same manner as original appointment. (b) Three members of the public, one of whom shall have experience with equalization processes and one with experience in statistics, appointed by the governor with the consent of the council for three-year terms and until such member's successor shall have been appointed and qualified. Vacancies to be filled in same manner as original appointment. (c) Two members of the senate, appointed by the president of the senate and (d) two members of the house of representatives, appointed by the speaker of the house. Terms shall be coterimous with their respective legislative terms. Vacancies to be filled by the senate president or speaker of the house. (e) The commission of the department of revenue administration, or a designee. RSA 21-J:14-c

RICHARD H. RUGG, Greenland
September 19, 2001 to September 19, 2010
(Public Member)

JIM MICHAUD, Hooksett
September 23, 2009 to September 19, 2011
(Nom. by NH Association of Assessing Officials-assessing official for a town with population of less than 5,000)

ROBERT J. GAGNE, Manchester
October 3, 2007 to September 19, 2011
(Nom. by NH Association of Assessing Officials-assessing official for a town with population more than 5,000)

COLLEEN C. BRICKLEY, Ashland
September 19, 2001 to September 19, 2007
(Experienced in Statistics)


R. DEAN MICHENER, Durham
October 6, 2004 to October 10, 2009
(Nom. by NH School Boards Association)

JOHN W. McSORLEY, Nottingham
February 4, 2009 to October 10, 2011
(Experienced with equalization process)

KATHRYN H. TEMCHACK, Canterbury
March 22, 2006 to October 10, 2009
(Nom. by NH Municipal Association
GEORGE MAGLARAS, Dover
October 24, 2001 to October 24, 2009
(Nom. by NH Association of Counties)

Right-to-Know Oversight Commission
Members are as follows: (a) Four members of the house of representatives, one from the science, technology and energy committee, one from the municipal and county government committee, one from the judiciary committee, and one other member appointed by the speaker of the house; (b) three members of the senate, appointed by the president of the senate; (c) three municipal officials, appointed by the N.H. Municipal Association; (d) one school board member, appointed by the NH School Boards Association; (e) one school administrator, appointed by the NH School Administrators Association; (f) two county officials, appointed by the NH Association of Counties; and (g) four members of the public, one of whom hall be an attorney who has knowledge of and experience with the right-to-know law one of whom shall be an information technology professional, and one of whom shall be a telecommunications professional, all appointed by the governor with the consent of the council. RSA 91-A:11 (Ch. 3; Laws of 2005)
This commission is repealed effective November 1, 2010

STEPHEN J. JUDGE, Concord
July 13, 2005 to November 1, 2010

PETER D. CROTEAU, Pembroke
July 13, 2005 to November 1, 2010

RONALD F. RODGERS, Durham
September 21, 2005 to November 1, 2010
(Public Member)

KEVIN M. SHEA, Hampstead
October 5, 2005 to November 1, 2010
(Telecommunications Professional)

DEPARTMENT OF SAFETY
Commissioner
Appointed by governor, with consent of the council to serve a four-year term, provided that the first term shall expire on March 31, 1991. Shall be qualified to hold position by reason of education and experience. Vacancy to be filled for unexpired term. RSA 21-P

JOHN J. BARTHELMES, Hopkinton
March 31, 2007 to March 31, 2011

Assistant Commissioner
Nominated by commissioner for appointment by the governor, with consent of the council to serve a term of four-years to coincide with the term of the commissioner. Shall be qualified to hold position by reason of education and experience and may be reappointed.

EARL SWEENEY, Belmont
October 8, 2003 to March 31, 2011

Division of State Police
Director
Nominated by commissioner for appointment by governor, with consent of the council. Term, four-years and shall be qualified by reason of education and experience. Must be citizen of U.S. and shall have had experience in the investigation of crime, criminal prosecution, and in the enforcement of traffic laws at the time of appointment. Vacancies to be filled for unexpired term.

FREDERICK H. BOOTH, New Durham
March 10, 2004 to March 31, 2010

Division of Motor Vehicles
Director
Nominated by commissioner for appointment by governor with consent of the council. Term, four-years and shall be qualified by reason of education and experience. Vacancy to be filled for unexpired term.

VIRGINIA C. BEECHER, Bow
January 1, 1995 to March 31, 2010

Deputy Director
Nominated by commissioner for appointment by the governor, with consent of the council. Term, four years and shall be qualified by reason of education and experience. Vacancy to be filled for unexpired term. RSA 21-P:11-a

Vacancy
Term to August 9, 2012

Division of Administration
Director
Nominated by commissioner for appointment by governor, with consent of the council. Term, four-years and shall be qualified by reason of education and experience. Vacancy to be filled for unexpired term.

WESLEY J. COLBY, Laconia
October 20, 2004 to March 31, 2010
 

Division of Safety Services
Director
Nominated by commissioner for appointment by governor, with consent of the council. Term, four-years, and shall be qualified by reason of education and experience. Vacancy to be filled for unexpired term.

DAVID T. BARRETT, Gilford
August 12, 1992 to March 31, 2012

Chief of Policy and Planning
   The commissioner of safety shall nominate a chief of policy and planning for appointment by the governor, with the consent of the council who shall serve at the pleasure of the commissioner and shall be qualified to hold the position by reason of education and experience.  RSA 21-P:5-b.  (Chapter 263; 2007 Eff. 7/1/07)

KEVIN P. O'BRIEN, Concord
Term began December 11, 2007

State Coordinator of Highway Safety
Appointed by the governor and council for a term of five years. RSA 239-B:7

PETER M. THOMSON, Orford
February 10, 1993 to February 3, 2013

Amusement Ride Safety Advisory Board
Members shall consist of: commissioner of safety, or designee, who shall serve as chair; a member of the general public appointed by the governor for an initial term of three years.  The governor with the advice and consent of the council shall appoint  one representative of owners or operators of carnival or amusement rides which are portable in nature for an initial one-year term; two representatives of owners or operators of permanently placed carnival or amusement rides, one of whom shall be a water park operator, for an initial term of two years; an insurance professional with experience underwriting carnival or amusement rides for an initial term of one year; and an electrical engineer with experience in the mechanisms of amusements for an initial term of three years. Thereafter, terms shall be four-years and until successors are appointed. Vacancies shall be filled for the remainder of the unexpired term.   RSA 321-A:10. 

THOMAS M. BRADY, Jefferson
May 16, 2007 to May 16, 2013
(Water Part Operator)

Vacancy
Term to May 16, 2010
(Electrical Engineer)

ROBERT SIMPSON, Bow
May 16, 2007 to May 16, 2012
(Insurance Professional)

W. SCOTT MILLER, Webster
June 13, 2007 to June 13, 2012
(Owner of portable amusement rides)

RYAN DeMARIA, Salem
December 11, 2007 to June 13, 2009
(Operator of permanently placed carnival or amusement rides)

CHARLES W. ROFFO, Gilford
December 11, 2007 to December 11, 2010
(Public Member)


New Motor Vehicle Arbitration Board
Five members and 3 alternates to be appointed by governor and council for a term of three years.  One member and one alternate member shall be new car dealers in NH; one member and one alternate shall be persons knowledgeable in automobile mechanics and 3 members and one alternate shall be persons who represent consumers and have no direct involvement in the design, manufacture, distribution, sales or service of motor vehicles or their parts.  RSA 357‑D (Chapter 282:2008; eff. 8/26/08)

PETER R. MANS, Sunapee
April 16, 2003 to August 28, 2011
(New Car Dealer)

ROBERT N. STEPHEN, Franklin
October 6, 2004 to August 28, 2010
(Knowledgeable in Auto Mechanics)


CLARENCE E. BOURASSA, Bow
September 3, 2003 to August 28, 2012
(Representing Consumers)

ROBERT F. HAMEL, Manchester
December 18, 2002 to October 16, 2011
(Rep. Consumers)


BILLIE TOOLEY, Portsmouth
January 23, 2002 to October 16, 2009
(Alternate – Rep. Consumers)

JOHN BADGER, Newmarket
June 13, 2007 to March 25, 2010
(Rep. Consumers)


GEORGE F. DYKSTRA, Chichester
March 20, 2002 to May 26, 2010
(Alternate – Knowledgeable in Auto Mechanics)

DONNA GAUDET HOSMER, Laconia
April 16, 2003 to February 1, 2006
(Alternate-New Car Dealer of NH)


New Hampshire Motor Vehicle Industry Board
The board shall consist of the following members; the commissioner of the department of safety or designee who shall serve as chairperson and 6 members appointed by governor and council for a term of 4 years; vacancies to be filled for unexpired term.  No member of the board shall have an ownership interest in or be employed by a manufacturer, factory branch, distributor, or distributor branch, or have an ownership interest in or be a motor vehicle dealer, or an employee of a motor vehicle dealer, or be employed by an association of motor vehicle dealers, manufacturers, or distributors. RSA 35-C: 12 CH. 372, 2007 (Chapter 358:2008; eff. 9/9/08)

LLOYD H. FREESE, Goffstown
August 22, 2001 to January 9, 2011

WILLIAM S. FENOLLOSA, Hopkinton
January 9, 1997 to January 9, 2012


WALTER F. McCARTHY, Manchester
January 9, 1997 to January 9, 2012

ROBERT M. COPELAND, Wolfeboro
September 16, 1998 to January 9, 2013


ARCHIE C. BURNETT III, Milford
July 21, 1999 to January 9, 2011

WILLIAM F. PERRY, Swanzey
February 4, 2009 to January 9, 2013


Electricians’ Board
Board consists of five members including 2 master electricians, one journeyman electrician and 2 public members.  The state fire marshal or his designee shall be an ex‑officio member of the board.  Each public member shall be a person who is not, and never was, a member of the electrical trade or the spouse of any such person, and who does not and never has had, a material financial interest in either the provision of electrical services or an activity directly related to the electrical trade, including the representation of the board or trade for a fee at any time during the 5 years preceding appointment.  Appointed by the governor, with the approval of the council to a term of five years and no member of the Board shall serve more than 12 years, including the time of 2 5-year terms, being held over after a term expires, and fulfilling an unexpired term.  Members’ terms shall be staggered and in no case shall any member’s term coincide with another member’s term.  To avoid coinciding terms, the next appointment for a member shall be for a term which complies with this paragraph.  Board annually elects chairman, vice‑chairman and secretary, who shall be one of the appointed members.  RSA 17‑G (Chapter 107:2008; eff. 7/27/08)

THOMAS J. MALLEY, Nashua
June 25, 2003 to June 30, 2012
(Master Electrician)

HENRY J. SZUMIESZ, Concord
May 21, 2003 to July 1, 2008
(Journeyman Electrician)


GERALD McCARTHY, Farmington
July 13, 2005 to July 1, 2010
(Master Electrician)

Vacancy
Term to August 26, 2011
(Public Member)


DEBORAH A. PENDERGAST, Gilford
November 15, 2006 to October 28, 2011
(Public Member)

State Board of Fire Control
Eleven members appointed by the governor with the advice and consent of the council. Members shall be persons with experience and background in (1) a manufacturing industry; (2) the storage of petroleum products and in standard safety precautions with reference thereto: (3) the position of forest fire warden and who is a chief of a volunteer or full-time fire department; (4) fire insurance underwriting, including knowledge of national standards of construction, causes of fire loss and regulations pertaining to fire safety; (5) the position of chief of a municipal fire department; (6) a registered architect; (7) a chemical engineer; (8) an electrical engineer; (9) the position of chief of a volunteer fire department; (10) natural gas distribution; and (11) propane gas distribution. Term, five years and until successor is appointed and qualified. Vacancy to be filled for unexpired term. One member of the board shall be designated as chairman by the Governor. RSA 153:2.

FLOYD W. HAYES, III, Bedford
December 1, 1993 to July 8, 2013
(Petroleum Industry)

JAMES J. TODD, Laconia
February 3, 1999 to July 8, 2013
(Chemical Engineer)


JOHN DeSILVA, Bow
August 31, 2005 to September 27, 2014
(Forest Fire Warden)

RICHARD C. HESELTON, Fremont
December 22, 1993 to July 8, 2009
(Volunteer Chief of Fire Dept.)


MARTIN U. MICHAELIS, Amherst
July 21, 1975 to July 8, 2010
(Architect)

Vacancy
Term to July 8, 2010
(Chief of Municipal Fire Dept.)


Vacancy
Term to July 8, 2011
(Manufacturing Industry)

WILLIAM L. MEAD, Sr., Franconia
September 5, 2007 to July 8, 2012
(Insurance)


RICHARD M. HEATH, Bow
February 26, 1992 to July 8, 2012
(Electrical Engineer)

WILLIAM F. RUOFF, Antrim
September 2, 1992 to September 2, 2012
(Natural Gas Distribution)


BRIAN B. BOUDREAU, Rochester
September 2, 1992 to September 2, 2012
(Propane Gas Distribution)

Division of Emergency Services, Communications, and Management
 Composed of the bureau of emergency management and the bureau of emergency management.
RSA 21-P:12 (Ch. 319:2003) (Ch. 171; 2004)

Director
Nominated by the commissioner for appointment by the governor, with the consent of the council for a term of four-years and until a successor has been appointed.  Shall be academically and technically qualified to hold the position.  RSA 21-P:36  (Ch. 171: 2004) 

 BRUCE G. CHENEY, Laconia
December 1, 2004 to December 1, 2012

Division of Fire Safety
State Fire Marshal

Nominated by the commissioner, after consultation with the state advisory board of fire control, for appointment by the governor, with consent of the council, for a term of four-years and until a successor is appointed.  If no successor has been appointed with the consent of the council within 6 months of the expiration of the term, the governor shall appoint a successor with the consent of the council. Must be a citizen of NH or become a citizen within one year of his/her appointment. Must be academically and technically qualified to hold the position.
 RSA 21-P:12 (Ch. 171: 2004) 

 J. WILLIAM DEGNAN, Amherst
August 18, 2004 to March 31, 2012

Director of Homeland Security and Emergency Management
After consultation with the governor, the commissioner shall nominate for appointment by governor and council, a director who shall serve at the pleasure of the governor.  Must be qualified by education and experience. ch. 290, 2006. Eff. 7/1/06

CHRISTOPHER M. POPE, Concord
Appointed July 19, 2006

Assistant Director of Emergency Services, Communications, and Management
RSA 21-P:36  (Ch. 171: 2004)

 KATHRYN DOUTT, Chichester
Term began December 1, 2004

 Division of Fire Standards and Training and Emergency Medical Services
Director

Nominated by the commissioner, after consultation with the fire standards and training commission and the emergency medical and trauma services coordinating board, for appointment by the governor, with consent of the council, and shall serve a term of four-years and until a successor is appointed.  Shall be academically and technically qualified to hold the position.
. RSA 21-P (Ch. 171: 2004)

RICHARD A. MASON, Portsmouth
July 10, 1996 to March 31, 2013

                                                     Fire Standards and Training Commission
Sixteen members: commissioner of safety, commissioner of education, the attorney general, or their designees; the chief of the forest protection, the director of the division of fire standards and training and emergency medical services, and the state fire marshal, who shall each serve during his or her continuance in such office, and members of each of the following associations or groups chosen by the governor, with the approval of the council, from a list of 3 qualified members submitted by each association or group: 
(a) Two representatives of the New Hampshire Association of Fire Chiefs, at least one of whom shall be a chief of a full-time fire department, and one a chief of a volunteer department.
(b) One representative of the Professional Firefighters of New Hampshire International Association of Firefighters.
(c) One representative of the Fire Instructors and Officers Association of New Hampshire.
(d) One representative of the Federation of Fire Mutual Aid Association.
(e) One representative of the New Hampshire State Firemen’s Association.
(f) One representative of the insurance industry of New Hampshire, which members shall be recommended by the New Hampshire Association of Domestic Insurance Companies.
(g) One representative of the New Hampshire Municipal Association.
(h) One representative of the New Hampshire State Permanent Firemen’s Association.
(i) One representative of the Fire Prevention Society.
The director of the division of fire standards and training and emergency medical services shall be a nonvoting member.  Term, three-years, provided that no such member shall serve beyond the time he ceases to hold the membership which qualified him for appointment to the commission. Members annually elect a chairman and vice-chairman. RSA 21-P:25.

ALFRED W. BURBANK, JR., Thornton
October 8, 2003 to August 1, 2012
(N.H. State Fireman’s Assoc.)

JOHN HOGLUND, Nashua
October 14, 1998 to April 14, 2010
(Insurance Services Office recommendation)


STEPHEN M. CARRIER, Gilford
June 12, 2002 to February 15, 2011
(Fire Instructors and Officers Assoc. of New Hampshire)

JASON B. LYON, Wilmot
November 12, 2009 to November 12, 20
(Volunteer Fire Chief)


MICHAEL O. WILLIAMS, Hooksett
November 2, 2005 to November 12, 2009
(Full-time Career Fire Chief)

DAVID R. DUQUETTE, Somersworth
November 12, 1997 to November 12, 2009
(Associated Firefighters of N.H.-Internat’l Assoc.)


JOSEPH M. BUTTS, Allenstown
July 25, 2001 to  February 15, 2011
(N.H. Permanent Firemen’s Association)

R. GARY STENHOUSE, Rochester
September 5, 2007 to November 16, 2009
(N.H. Municipal Assoc.)


KEVIN PRATT, Raymond
September 8, 2004 to June 16, 2010
(Federation of Fire Mutual Aid Assoc.)

MARK W. TETREAULT, Epsom
February 14, 2008 to February 14, 2011
(Fire Prevention Society)

   

Moorings Appeals Board
Three persons appointed by the governor and council for a term of three-years.  RSA 270:69

JOHN F. BRIDGES, Wolfeboro
February 13, 1990 to October 28, 2011

ROBERT W. BALL, Jefferson
January 30, 2008 to October 28, 2010

MELVIN BORRIN, Moultonborough
January 5, 2000 to December 16, 2009


Passenger Tramway Safety Board
Board consists of the director of safety services ex-officio and four members appointed by the governor with consent of the council from persons representing the following interests: one who operates a "surface lift" as defined in RSA 225-A:2, I (e)-(g) only, one from the cable and other passenger carrying devices industry, and in making such appointments consideration shall be given to recommendations made by members of the industry, so that both the devices which pull skiers riding on skis and the devices which transport passengers in cars or chairs shall have proper representation; one member to represent the public-at-large; and one member to represent insurance companies which engage in insuring passenger tramway operations, and in appointing such member consideration shall be given to recommendations made by such insurance companies. Term, four-years and until successor is appointed and qualified; however, of the initial appointments, one shall be for one-year, one for two-years, one for three-years and one for four-years. Vacancies to be filled for unexpired term. RSA 225-A

MARK PETROZZI, Gilford
September 17, 2003 to June 20, 2009
(Surface Lift)

ROBERT HOYT, Madison
August 1, 1990 to June 20, 2010
(Cable Lift)


SELDEN HANNAH, Rochester
May 29, 1991 to June 1, 2012
(Insurance Industry)

STANLEY JUDGE, Shelburne
September 28, 1999 to June 20, 2011
(Public Member)

Traffic Safety Commission
Fifteen members appointed by the governor and council. Term, five years and until successor is appointed and qualified. Vacancies shall be filled for unexpired term. The commission shall have a chairman who shall be designated by the governor from among its membership for a term of one year. The commission shall select and hire, in accordance with rules and regulations of state personnel system, an Executive Director, and he shall be a member of the state classified service. Advisory Committee: Heads of the following state departments and agencies or their designated representatives. Department of Safety, Department of Education, Attorney General, Department of Transportation, Division of Public Health Services of the Department of Health and Human Services and the Liquor Commission. RSA 238

WILLIAM C. SIMONS, Dover
March 28, 2001 to September 10, 2010

HOWARD C. HEDEGARD, JR.,  Epsom
May 21, 2003 to September 16, 2010


AIDAN MOORE, Greenland
September 21, 2005 to September 16, 2010

WILLIAM A. BEVELAQUA, Manchester
October 22, 2008 to September 16, 2010


THOMAS WOLKOWSKI, Manchester
December 7, 2005 to September 16, 2010

ROBERT J. L'HEUREUX, Merrimack
October 6, 2004 to September 16, 2009


RICHARD G. TUCK, Franklin
September 16, 1989 to September 16, 2014

RUSSELL E. MacCLEERY, Chichester
September 16, 1965 to September 16, 2014


JEREMIAH P. GEARAN, Concord
December 27, 1984 to September 16, 2014

PATTI FOWLER, Franklin
November 4, 2009 to September 16, 2014


FRANK R. DICKINSON, Ossipee
May 2, 2007 to September 16, 2013

JAMES W. MILLIKEN, Concord
September 16, 2008 to September 16, 2013


REAL R. PINARD, Manchester
December 5, 2001 to September 16, 2013

LYMAN A. COUSENS, Boscawen
February 13, 1991 to September 16, 2013


PATRICIA A. RAINBOTH, East Rochester
September 29, 1998 to September 16, 2013

 

DEPARTMENT OF STATE
State House, Concord, 271-3242

Secretary of State
Elected by the Legislature. Term, two years. Const. Part II, Art. 67.

WILLIAM M. GARDNER, d, Manchester
Term began December 8, 1976

Senior Deputy Secretary of State
ROBERT P. AMBROSE, r, Meredith

Deputy Secretary of State
Appointed by the Secretary of State. Const. Part II, Art. 69

DAVID M. SCANLAN,  r, Bow
Term began June 8, 2002

Archives and Records Management
Director
The secretary of state, with approval of the governor and council shall appoint the director, who shall be known as the state archivist. Director shall have a minimum of a master’s degree in library science or history or 10 years prior experience as an archivist or experience in a related field. Term, four-years. Vacancy to be filled for unexpired term. RSA 5

FRANK C. MEVERS, Ph.D., Concord
July 6, 1979 to July 6, 2013

Board of Accountancy
Seven members, all of whom shall be residents of NH, appointed by the governor with the approval of the council. Four members shall be holders of certificates under RSA 309-B:5 or corresponding provisions of prior law; one member shall be a public accountant who is a holder of a currently valid registration, and two who shall be a public members, who are not, and never were,  members of the accounting profession, or the spouse of any such person, but who have, or have had, a professional or practical experience in the use of accounting services and financial statements so as to be qualified to make judgments about the qualifications and conduct of persons and firms subject to regulation under this chapter. The one position to be occupied by a public accountant shall instead be occupied by a public member after the number of public accountants holding currently valid public accountant registrations drops below 25. Term, staggered five-years, and until a successor is appointed and qualified; however, members serving our terms of less than 5 years under prior law shall serve out such shorter terms. Vacancies to be filled for unexpired terms. No person who has served 2 successive complete terms shall be eligible for reappointment. Appointments to fill unexpired terms shall not be considered in determining the completion of 2 consecutive terms. All terms of service under prior law shall be considered in determining the completion of 2 consecutive terms. Board annually chooses chairperson from members. RSA 309-B.
 

OWEN H. WALTON, JR., Londonderry
October 21, 2005 to December 2, 2013
(Public Accountant)

DEBORAH B. BUTLER, Concord
April 11, 2001 to December 2, 2010
(Certified Public Accountant)


ANDREA J. GOLDBERG, Concord
June 27, 2007 to September 17, 2013
(Public Member)

WAYNE B. GEHER, Concord
December 12, 2006 to December 2, 2011
(Certified Public Accountant)


RICHARD O. HANSON, Bedford
October 8, 2003 to December 2, 2012
(Certified Public Accountant)
 

JEFFERSON M. CHICKERING, Manchester
November 19, 2003 to November 19, 2013
(Certified Public Accountant)

SHEILA K. CHRISTIE, Dover
September 21, 2005 to September 21, 2010
(Public Member)

 


State Board of Auctioneers
Five members appointed by the governor, with the consent of the council. Four auctioneers and one public member, who shall be residents of New Hampshire. The public member shall be a person who is not, and never was, a member of the auctioneering profession or the spouse of any such person, and who does not and never has had, a material financial interest in either the provision of such professional services or an activity directly related thereto, including the representation of the board or profession for a fee at any time during the 5 years preceding appointment. Term, five years to expire March l. No member shall serve more than 2 consecutive terms. Board elects chairman and secretary. RSA 311-B

JAY T. ST. JEAN, Manchester
May 2, 2007 to March 1, 2012

FRANK EATON, Epsom
March 5, 2008 to March 1, 2013


RICHARD C. BERMAN, Nashua
April 20, 2005 to March 1, 2014

DEVIN E. MOISAN, Durham
November 21, 2001 to March 1, 2011


ASHTON E. WELCH, Concord
June 7, 2006 to March 1, 2011
(Public Member)

BALLOT LAW COMMISSION 
Consists of 5 members as follows: two members appointed by the speaker of the house of representatives, one from each of the 2 major political parties in the state based on votes cast for governor in the most recent state election and two members appointed by the president of the senate, one from each of the 2 major political parties in the state based on votes cast for governor in the most recent state election. One member appointed by the governor with the advice and consent of the council who shall be a person particularly qualified by experience in election procedure.  No person shall be appointed who holds an elected office or who is an election official. Term of all commissions shall be for four-years, except that the first appointments shall be as follows: terms of two-years for the members appointed by the speaker of the house of representatives; terms of three-years for the members appointed by the senate president; and a term of four-years for the member appointed by the governor and council. Members may be re-appointed. Members elect annually a chairperson from among the members. Members shall be appointed and terms of office shall expire on July 1. Vacancies shall be filled in the same manner for the unexpired term.

            There shall be 5 alternate members as follows: two members appointed by the speaker of the house of representatives, one from each of the 2 major political parties in the state based on votes cast for governor in the most recent state election and two members appointed by the president of the senate, one from each of the 2 major political parties in the state based on votes cast for governor in the most recent state election. One member appointed by the governor with the advice and consent of the council who shall be a person particularly qualified by experience in election procedure. The alternate members appointed by the speaker of the house of representatives and the president of the senate shall not be members of the general court. Term of all alternate members shall be for four-years, except that the first appointments shall be as follows: terms of two-years for the members appointed by the speaker of the house of representatives; terms of three-years for the members appointed by the senate president; and a term of four-years for the member appointed by the governor and council. The term of each alternate new member shall begin on July 1. RSA 665

BRADFORD E. COOK, r, Manchester
December 1, 2005  to July 1, 2009
(Appointed by Speaker of the House)
 

CHRISTOPHER H.M. CARTER, r, Concord
December 9, 2003 to July 1, 2009
(Alternate appointed by Speaker of the House)

CHARLES CHANDLER, d, Warren
December 9, 2003 to July 1, 2009
(Appointed by Speaker of the House)
 

JAMES R. ST. JEAN, Manchester
June 12, 2008 to July 1, 2009
(Alternate appointed by Speaker of the House)

GARY FRANCOEUR, r, Hudson
December 9, 2003 to July 1, 2010
(Appointed by Senate President)
 

FRANKLIN TORR, r, Dover
January 27, 2004 to July 1, 2010
(Alternate appointed by Senate President)

PAUL McGUIRK, d, Walpole
July 1, 2004 to July 1, 2010
(Appointed by Senate President)

SYLVIO DUPUIS, d, Manchester
December 7, 2005 to July 1, 2007
(Alternate appointed by Senate President)

 


GREGORY T. MARTIN, d, Keene
February 22, 2006 to July 1, 2013
(Alternate appointed by Governor and Council)

Vacancy
Term to January 21, 2012
(Appointed by Governor and Council)


Boxing and Wrestling Commission
Three members appointed by the governor and council. They shall have had some experience in the sport of boxing or wrestling and shall be residents of New Hampshire. Members shall have no financial interest, direct or indirect, in boxing bouts or wrestling competitions regulated by the commission. Term, three years and until successor is appointed and qualified. Vacancies shall be filled for the unexpired term. Commission shall elect one of its members to serve as chairman-treasurer. RSA 285.

ROBERT STEPHEN, Manchester
July 15, 1981 to July 15, 2011

RUDOLPH E. URBAN, Berlin
July 15, 1981 to July 15, 2010

ARTHUR J. NOLIN, Pembroke
September 8, 1994 to July 15, 2012


Board of Claims
Board consists of two competent persons appointed by the Governor, preferably each a member of the N.H. Bar Association; President of the Senate shall appoint one member of the senate and the Speaker of the House shall appoint one member of the house of representatives. Chief Justice of the N.H. Supreme Court shall appoint the chairman of the board who shall be a judicial referee if one is available, but if not, then the chairman shall be a member of the N.H. Bar Association. All members shall be residents of the state and if any member ceases to be a resident, a vacancy is created. Term, six years, except that legislative members shall serve co-terminously with their term as legislators, provided, however, a legislative member may be reappointed to serve as a board member for an additional 6-year term. In the event of a vacancy on said board for any reason which is created by the two members appointed, the provisions of RSA 2l:33-a shall apply. If the position of chairman of the board becomes vacant, the provisions of RSA 2l:33-a shall apply except that the appointment shall be by the chief justice of the N.H. Supreme Court. A vacancy of the two legislative members for any reason shall be filled by the president of the senate or the speaker of the house of representatives, as appropriate. RSA 541-B.

MARK E. HOWARD, Manchester, Chairman
Term began April 1, 2009
(Appointed by Supreme Court)

Board of Engineers
Board of professional engineers consists of five members: 4 engineers and one public member. Each member shall be a citizen of the U.S. and a resident of N.H.; each professional engineer member shall have been engaged in the practice of engineering as his chief means of livelihood for at least 10 years prior to appointment. and shall have held a responsible position in charge of important engineering work for at least 5 years, before appointment, which may include the teaching of the profession.

All appointments to the board shall be made by the governor with approval of the council for a term of five years . The board biennially elects a chairman. No more than one member's term may expire in any one calendar year. Appointments for terms of less than 5 years may be made to comply with this limitation. No member shall be eligible to serve more than 2 full consecutive terms, provided that for this purpose only a period actually served which exceeds 1/2 of the five-year term shall be deemed a full term. Upon expiration of a member's term, he shall serve until his successor is appointed and qualified. Successor's term shall be five-years from date of expiration of predecessor's appointment, regardless of the date of his appointment. Vacancies shall be filled for the unexpired term.

The public member of the board shall be a person who is not, and never was a member of the engineering profession or the spouse of any such person, and who does not and never has had, a material financial interest in either the provision of such professional services or an activity directly related thereto, including the representation of the board or profession for a fee at any time during the 5 years preceding appointment. RSA 310-A:3

LEE F. CARROLL, Gorham
September 4, 2002 to August 21, 2012
WILLIAM H. SMAGULA, Bedford
July 16, 2003 to August 21, 2013
ROBERT A. CRUESS, Amherst
August 21, 2004 to August 21, 2014
MARC MORIN, Bow
December 20, 2000 to August 21, 2010

 

CARMELA AMATO-WEIRDA, Durham
October 10, 2001 to August 21, 2011


(Public Member)


Board of Architects
Board of architects consists of five members: 4 architects and one public member. Each member shall be a citizen of the U.S. and a resident of N.H.; each architect member shall have actively practiced architecture for the chief means of livelihood for at least 10 years prior to appointment, and shall have held a responsible position in charge of such work for at least 5 years prior to appointment, which may include the teaching of the profession.

All appointments to the board shall be made by the governor with approval of the council for a term of five years. The board biennially elects a chairman. No more than one member's term may expire in any one calendar year. Appointments for terms of less than 5 years may be made to comply with this limitation. No member shall be eligible to serve more than 2 full consecutive terms, provided that for this purpose only a period actually served which exceeds 1/2 of the five-year term shall be deemed a full term. Upon expiration of a member's term, the member shall serve until the successor is appointed and qualified. Successor's term shall be five-years from date of expiration of the predecessor?s appointment, regardless of the date of his appointment. Vacancies shall be filled for the unexpired term.

The public member of the board shall be a person who is not, and never was a member of the architectural profession or the spouse of any such person, and who does not and never has had, a material financial interest in either the provision of such professional services or an activity directly related thereto, including the representation of the board or profession for a fee at any time during the 5 years preceding appointment. RSA 310-A:29

CHRISTOPHER P. WILLIAMS, Meredith
April 2, 2003 to September 9, 2010

RICHARD M. MONAHON, JR., Peterborough
October 25, 2006 to September 9, 2011


DAVID UDELSMAN, Hollis
October 21, 2009 to July 26, 2014

WILLIAM B. SCHOONMAKER, Durham
January 7, 2004 to September 9, 2013


TY GAGNE, Holderness
October 17, 2007 to September 9, 2012
(Public Member)


Board of Land Surveyors

Board of licensure for land surveyors consists of five members: 4 land surveyors and one public member. Each member shall be a citizen of the U.S. and a resident of N.H.; land surveyor members shall have practiced land surveying in N.H. for at least 6 years prior to appointment and shall have held a responsible position in charge of such work, which may include the teaching of land surveying. All appointments to the board shall be made by the governor with approval of the council for a term of five years. The board biennially elects a chairman. No more than one member's term may expire in any one calendar year. Appointments for terms of less than 5 years may be made to comply with this limitation. No member shall be eligible to serve more than 2 full consecutive terms, provided that for this purpose only a period actually served which exceeds 1/2 of the five-year term shall be deemed a full term. Upon expiration of a member's term, he shall serve until his successor is appointed and qualified. Successor's term shall be five-years from date of expiration of predecessor's appointment, regardless of the date of his appointment. Vacancies shall be filled for the unexpired term.

The public member of each board shall be a person who is not, and never was a member of the land surveying profession or the spouse of any land such person, and who does not and never has had, a material financial interest in either the provision of land surveying services or an activity directly related thereto, including the representation of the board or profession for a fee at any time during the 5 years preceding appointment. RSA 310-A:5

EARL J. SANDFORD, Bedford
September 3, 2003 to August 12, 2013

 
JOHN W. MYHAVER, JR., Hopkinton
September 8,2004 to August 12, 2014

 


TRACEY T. SWEENEY II, Bow
August 19, 2009 to July 11, 2014
GREGORY BROWN, Manchester
February 25, 2005 to February 3, 2010


RICHARD W. BOND, Merrimack
March 8, 2007 to February 3, 2012
(Public Member)


Board of Foresters
57 Regional Drive, Concord, 271-2219
Board of foresters shall consist of seven persons: four of whom shall be foresters and three public members. Each member shall be a citizen of the U.S. and shall have been a resident of N.H. for at least 5 years preceding appointments. Each forestry representative shall have actively practiced the profession of forestry for at least 6 years prior to appointment, 2 years of which must have been a responsible position in charge of such work which may include the teaching of forestry at a recognized college or university. Of the forester members; a) one shall be the director, division of forests and lands, b) one shall be an industrial forester, c) one shall be a private forester, and d) one shall be a forester from the public sector. Two of the public members shall be forest landowners actively engaged in forest management, but not otherwise connected with the forestry profession. All appointments to the board shall be made by the governor with approval of the council for a term of five years. The board biennially elects a chairman. No more than one member's term may expire in any one calendar year. Appointments for terms of less than 5 years may be made to comply with this limitation. No member shall be eligible to serve more than 2 full consecutive terms, provided that for this purpose only a period actually served which exceeds 1/2 of the five-year term shall be deemed a full term. Upon expiration of a member's term, he shall serve until his successor is appointed and qualified. Successor's term shall be five-years from date of expiration of predecessor's appointment, regardless of the date of the successors appointment. Vacancies shall be filled for the unexpired term.

A public member of the board shall be a person who is not, and never was a member of the forestry profession or the spouse of any such person, and who does not and never has had, a material financial interest in either the provision of forestry services or an activity directly related thereto, including. RSA 310-A:100

NORTHAM D. PARR, Rumney
September 15, 1999 to August 22, 2009
(Public Forester)  
DONALD W. WINSOR, Plymouth
October 22, 2008 to August 22, 2013
(Industrial Forester)

THOMAS HAHN, Ashland
October 5, 2005 to August 22, 2010
(Private Forester)

CHARLES W. THOMPSON, Wilmot
November 19, 2008 to August 22, 2013
(Public Member)


Vacancy
Term to August 22, 2011
(Director of Div. of Forest & Lands)
DAVID W. TELLMAN, Whitefield
December 15, 2004 to August 22, 2014
(Public Member)

                 
PAULA K. MINER, Penacook
December 3, 2008 to November 7, 2012
(Public Member)

BOARD OF HOME INSPECTORS
The board shall consist of 7 persons as follows:  (a) five members shall be home inspectors, appointed by the governor and council.  Each home inspector member shall hold a current and valid New Hampshire home inspector license and shall have actively practiced home inspections for a minimum of 5 years as a means of his or her livelihood prior to appointment.  (b) two shall be public members, each to be appointed by the governor and council.  Each public member of the board shall be a person who is not, and never was, a home inspector or the spouse of any such person, and who does not have, and never has had, a material financial interest in either the provision of home inspector services or an activity directly related to the home inspection trade.  In addition, the public members shall not have held a real estate broker or salesperson license or represented the board or the trade for a fee at any time during the 5 years preceding appointment.  Initial home inspector appointees to the board shall not be required to hold a current and valid New Hampshire home inspector’s license, but shall have been actively practicing home inspections for a minimum of 5 years as a means of his or her livelihood prior to appointment.  Each member of the board shall be a citizen of the United States and a resident of this state.  Members shall be appointed for 2-year terms.  Appointments for terms of less than 2 years may be made in order to stagger the appointments.  No appointed member shall be eligible to serve more than 2 full consecutive terms, provided that for this purpose only a period actually served exceeds ˝ of the 2-year term shall be deemed a full term.  Upon expiration of a member’s term, the member shall serve until a successor is qualified and appointed.  Vacancies occurring prior to the expiration of a specific term shall be filled by appointment for the unexpired term.  RSA 310-A:186 (Chapter 339:2008; eff. 7/1/08) 

ROBERT J. CORSETTI, Dover
December 18, 2008 to December 18, 2009
(Home Inspector)

ROBERT J. GRAY, Derry
December 18, 2008 to December 18, 2010
(Home Inspector)

CARLA J. HORNE, Meredith
December 18, 2008 to December 18, 2010
(Home Inspector)

DARYL JUSTHAM, Rochester
December 18, 2008 to December 18, 2009
(Home Inspector)

GAYLE ROBERTSON, Windham
December 18, 2008 to December 18, 2010
(Public Member)

DAVID J. ROTH, Hollis
December 18, 2008 to December 18, 2010
(Home Inspector)

DONALD LAVALLEE, Hampton
April 1, 2009 to April 1, 2010
(Public Member)

Board of Professional Geologists
Board of geologists shall consist of six persons. Five appointed by the governor and council, four of whom shall be professional geologists, and one of whom shall be a public member. The sixth member shall be the state geologist.  Each member shall be a citizen of the United States and a resident of NH. Each member except the public member and the state geologist shall have held a responsible position in charge of such work, which may include the teaching of geology, for at least 5 years prior to appointment. Experience in providing geological services for a fee, or being in responsible charge of geological work, obtained before the expiration of the period described in RSA 310-A:125, II may count towards the requirements of this section if the member would have been eligible for licensure under RSA 310-A:125, II at the time of the relevant experience.

The public member shall be a person who is not, and never was, a geologist or the spouse of any such person, and who does not have and never has had, a material financial interest in either the provision of geologic services or an activity directly related to geology, including the representation of the board or profession at any time during the 5 years preceding appointment.

Members shall serve for five-year terms; except that no more than one appointed member's term may expire in any one calendar year. Original appointments for terms of less than 5 years may be made in order to comply with this limitation. No appointed member shall be eligible to serve more than 2 full consecutive terms, provided that for this purpose only a period actually served which exceeds 1/2 of the 5-year term shall be deemed a full term. Upon expiration of a member's term, the member shall serve until a successor is qualified and appointed. The successor's term shall be 5 years from the date of expiration of the predecessor's appointment, regardless of the date of the successor's appointment. Vacancies to be filled for the unexpired term. RSA 310-A (Ch. 15; 2004)

PAUL L. RYDEL, Concord
October 21, 2009 to October 4, 2014

JOHN E. COTTON, East Andover
October 4, 2000 to October 4, 2012


DOROTHY RICHTER, Windham
October 4, 2000 to October 4, 2010

THOMAS C. SHEVENELL, Sandwich
October 8, 2008 to October 4, 2013


RONALD E. COOK, Canterbury
February 14, 2001 to February 14, 2011
(Public member)


Board of Natural Scientists

57 Regional Drive, Concord, 271-2219
Board of natural scientists shall consist of seven persons: two soil scientists,  two of whom shall be wetland scientists who are not also soil scientists and three public members. Each member shall be a citizen of the U.S. and shall have been a resident of N.H. for at least 1 years preceding appointment. Each soil scientist member shall have actively practiced soil science for at least 6 years prior to appointment and shall have held a responsible position in charge of such work for at least 2 years prior to the appointment, which may include the teaching of soil science. Each wetland scientist member shall have actively practiced wetland science for at least 6 years prior to appointment and shall have held a responsible position in charge of such work for at least 2 years prior to appointment, which may include the teaching of wetland science.

The governor shall make all appointments to the board with approval of the council for a term of five years. The board biennially elects a chairman. No more than one member's term may expire in any one calendar year. Appointments for terms of less than 5 years may be made to comply with this limitation. No member shall be eligible to serve more than 2 full consecutive terms, provided that for this purpose only a period actually served which exceeds 1/2 of the five-year term shall be deemed a full term. Upon expiration of a member's term, the member shall serve until his successor is appointed and qualified. Successor's term shall be five-years from date of expiration of predecessor's appointment, regardless of the date of his appointment. Vacancies shall be filled for the unexpired term.

The public members of the board shall be a persons who are not, and never were members of the soil science profession, members of the wetland science profession or the spouse of any such person, and who do not and never have had, a material financial interest in either the provision of soil science or wetland science services or an activity directly related to soil science or wetland science, including the representation of the board or profession for a fee at any time during the 5 years preceding appointment. RSA 310-A:81

NANCY B. RENDALL, Gilmanton
February 8, 2006 to June 30, 2010

THOMAS A. PERAGALLO, Rindge
June 7, 2006 to June 30, 2011

DAMON E. BURT, Strafford
October 21, 2009 to October 26, 2012

 
DANIEL H. GEIGER, Loudon
December 18, 2008 to October 26, 2013
(Wetlands Scientist)


THOMAS B. MERRITT, Littleton
September 21, 2005 to November 1, 2014
(Public Member)

PATRICIA B. BARKER, Campton
May 7, 2003 to November 19, 2012
(Public Member)


MARY A. CURRIER, Kingston
December 3, 2008 to December 17, 2012
(Public Member)

 

Board of Landscape Architects

Board of landscape architects consists of five members: 4 landscape architects and one public member. Each member shall be a citizen of the U.S. and a resident of N.H.; each landscape architect member shall have actively practiced landscape architecture for his or her means of livelihood for at least 10 years prior to appointment. and shall have held a responsible position in charge of such work for at least 5 years prior to appointment, which may include the teaching of landscape architecture.
    All appointments to the board shall be made by the governor with approval of the council for a term of five years except that no more than one member's term may expire in any one calendar year. Appointments for terms of less than 5 years may be made to comply with this limitation. No appointed member shall be eligible to serve more than 2 full consecutive terms, provided that for this purpose only a period actually served which exceeds 1/2 of the five-year term shall be deemed a full term. Upon expiration of a member's term, the member shall serve until his successor is appointed and qualified. Successor's term shall be five-years from date of expiration of predecessor's appointment, regardless of the date of his appointment. Vacancies shall be filled for the unexpired term.
    The public member of the board shall be a person who is not, and never was a member of the landscape architectural profession or the spouse of any such person, and who does not and never has had, a material financial interest in either the provision of landscape architectural services or an activity directly related thereto, including the representation of the board or profession for a fee at any time during the 5 years preceding appointment. Board annually elects chairperson. RSA 310-A:3

 

ANNE CRUESS, Amherst
August 9, 2006 to August 9, 2010
RONALD F. POLTAK, Auburn
August 9, 2006 to August 9, 2011

 

DOUGLAS H. GREINER, Salisbury
August 23, 2006 to August 23, 2013

R. GORDON LEEDY JR., Amherst
August 23, 2006 to August 23, 2014

 

ROBERTA N. WOODBURN, Durham
August 23,2006 to August 23, 2012
 

Board of Court Reporters
  The board shall consist of 5 members who shall be citizens of the
United States and residents of this state appointed by the governor and council, 3 of whom shall be court reporters, one of whom shall be a public member and one of whom shall be admitted to practice law in the state of New Hampshire.  The public member of the board shall be a person who is not, and never was, a member of the court reporting profession or the spouse of any such person, and who does not have and never has had, a material financial interest in either the provision of court reporting services or an activity directly related to court reporting, including the representation of the board or profession for a fee at any time during the 5 years preceding appointment.  Each court reporter member shall have actively practiced court reporting for the chief means of livelihood for at least 10 years prior to appointment and shall have held a responsible position in charge of such work for at least 5 years prior to appointment, which may include the teaching of court reporting.  Members shall be appointed for 5-year terms, except that no more than one appointed member’s term may expire in any one calendar year.  Appointments for terms of less than 5 years may be made in order to comply with this limitation.  No appointed member shall be eligible to serve more than 2 full consecutive terms, provided that, for this purpose only, a period actually served which exceeds 1/2 of the 5-year term shall be deemed a full term.  Upon expiration of a member’s term, the member shall serve until a successor is qualified and appointed.  The successor’s term shall be 5 years from the date of expiration of the predecessor’s appointment, regardless of the date of the successor’s appointment.  Vacancies occurring prior to the expiration of a specific term shall be filled by appointment for the unexpired term. (Chapter 300; 2007)

ALIX, M. GODBOUT, Center Harbor
October 3, 2007 to October 3, 2010

CAMILLE M. PALLADINO-DUFFY, Somersworth
October 3, 2007 to October 3, 2012

THOMAS H. RICHARDS, Sunapee
October 3, 2007 to October 3, 2013
(Attorney)

MICHELE R. YORK, Candia
October 3, 2007 to October 3, 2014

BRENT T. LEMIRE, Litchfield
January 30, 2008 to January 30, 2011
(Public Member)


New Hampshire Real Estate Commission

Five members appointed by governor and council for a term of 5 years as follows: two licensed real estate brokers; one licensed real estate salesperson who shall maintain status as a licensed real estate salesperson; one lawyer and one public member who shall not and never was a member of the real estate profession or the spouse of any such person, and who does not have, and never has had a material financial interest in either the provision of real estate services or an activity directly related to real estate, including the representation of the commission or profession for a fee at any time during the 5 years preceding an appointment. Each member shall be a resident of NH for at least 6 years prior to an appointment and no member may serve more than 2 consecutive full terms. Vacancies to be filled for unexpired term. RSA 331-A

DAVID C. DUNN, Manchester
February 4, 2009 to September 15, 2013
(Attorney)

DANIEL S. JONES, North Conway
August 22, 2007 to September 15, 2014
(Broker)


PAULINE A. IKAWA, Manchester
May 9, 2001 to September 15, 2010
(Public Member)

NANCY G. LeROY, Laconia
July 5, 2001 to September 15, 2011
(Broker)


JAMES R. THERRIEN, Hampton
June 3, 2009 to September 15, 2012
(Non-Broker)

Executive Director
BETH EDES
Term began 1999

Real Estate Appraiser Board
Seven members appointed by governor and council as follows: three real estate appraisers with a minimum of 5 years experience, consisting of one New Hampshire certified residential appraiser, one New Hampshire certified general appraiser and one New Hampshire certified appraiser who is a broker licensed under RSA 331-A provided that no 2 appraiser members should be members of the same private appraisal, one representative from a New Hampshire lending institution, the banking commissioner or his designee, and two members of the general public not associated directly or indirectly with banking, brokerage, real estate appraisal, insurance, or any other affected industry. All members shall serve for a term of three-years or until their successors are appointed and qualified. No member shall serve for more than 2 consecutive terms. Initial appointments shall be as follows: 3 for three-years, 2 for two-years, and 2 for one-year. RSA 310-B

KRISTEN A. ELDRIDGE, Meredith
July 13, 2005 to August 12, 2010
(Certified Residential Appraiser)

PEGGY GALLUS, Berlin
August 13, 2008 to August 12, 2011
(Real Estate Appraiser)


BRIAN UNDERWOOD, Wolfeboro
December 18, 2008 to August 12, 2012
(Certified General Appraiser)

RICHARD M. WALLIS, Dover
October 3, 2007 to August 12, 2010
(Representative of N.H. lending institution)


LEONARD GERZON, Amherst
December 18, 2008 to September 16, 2011
(Public Member)

KEVIN A. McCUE, Manchester
May 16, 2007 to May 13, 2010
(Public Member)


State Historical Records Advisory Board

Board to consist of the state archivist, who shall be Chairman and seven members appointed by the governor and council for three-year terms. Each member to hold office until successor is appointed and qualified. In case of a vacancy, other than by expiration of term, the appointment shall be for the balance of the unexpired term. RSA 5:42

FRANK C. MEVERS, Chm.
State Archivist

WILLIAM E. ROSS, Dover
Term to January 2, 2009


MARCIA SCHMIDT BLAINE, Plymouth
February 14, 2001 to January 2, 2010

PAUL R. BERGERON, Hudson
February 6, 2002 to January 2, 2011


RICHARD E. WINSLOW III, Rye
January 7, 2004 to January 2, 2010

ANNE T. PACKARD, Holderness
January 23, 1985 to December 6, 2011


ELIZABETH HAMLIN-MORIN, Dunbarton
December 12, 2006 to December 6, 2009

EDOUARD L. DESROCHERS, Exeter
June 30, 1981 to December 19, 2010

State-Capital Region Planning Commission
Members are as follows: two Concord area residents appointed by the governor with the consent of the council; one member of the house of representatives appointed by the speaker; one member of the senate appointed by the senate president; the director of state planning; the director of the Central New Hampshire Regional Planning Commission; a member appointed by the Merrimack County Board of Commissioners; and the commissioner of administrative services, the city manager of Concord, the mayor of Concord, the chairman of the Greater Concord Chamber of Commerce, or their designees. All members serve at the pleasure of their appointing authority. Laws of 1965, 345. Laws of 1989, 296.

MARK CIBOROWSKI, Concord
Term began June 13, 2007

DEBORAH de PEYSTER, Concord
Term began May 16, 2007

STATE LOTTERY COMMISSION
Three members who shall be appointed and may be removed for cause by the governor with the advice and consent of the council.  One member shall be appointed for one year, one for 2 years and one for 3 years, and upon expiration of their terms of office their successors shall be appointed for a term of 3-years.  Vacancies shall be filled by appointment for the unexpired term. No member of the commission shall have any pecuniary or other interest in any supplier or agent to the commission or in any licensee licensed under the provisions of this chapter.  RSA 284:21-a.   Chapter 156; 2007

PAUL J. HOLLOWAY, Rye
August 13, 2003 to end June 29, 2012

DEBRA M. DOUGLAS, Concord
February 18, 2009 to June 29, 2010

RICHARD J. CAMPBELL, New Boston
June 29, 1999 to June 29, 2011

Executive Director
RICKY A WISLER


STATE TREASURER

Elected by the Legislature. Term, two years. Const. Part II, Art. 67.

CATHERINE A. PROVENCHER, Merrimack
Term began January 3, 2007

Deputy State Treasurers
Two persons appointed by the state treasurer, one of whom shall be designated as chief deputy. RSA 6:21

BRAD JOHNSON, Hampton
Term began August 22, 2005

Chief Deputy Treasurer
RACHEL K. MILLER, Hudson
Term began September 16, 2003

Assistant Treasurer
PAULINE R. AMSDEN, Bristol
Term began September 3, 2002

CHERYL L. MURPHY, Bow
Term began March 27, 2000

Board of Tax and Land Appeals
Four members, appointed by the supreme court and commissioned by the governor, who shall be learned and experienced in questions of taxation or of real estate valuation and appraisal or of both. One member shall be an attorney admitted to practice in N.H. Members of the board shall be full-time employees and shall not engage in any other employment during their terms that is in conflict with their duties as members of the board. Term, five years and until successors are appointed and qualified. Vacancies to be filled for unexpired term. Supreme Court designates Chairman to serve for duration of his term. RSA 71-B

ALBERT F. SHAMASH, Concord
April 28, 2000 to December 31, 2009

MICHELE E. LEBRUN, Dunbarton
May 6, 1991 to May 5, 2011


PAUL B. FRANKLIN, Plainfield
February 27, 1989 to December 31, 2012

DOUGLAS S. RICARD, Pembroke
September 30, 1996 to December 31, 2011

State Veterans Council
Three persons appointed by the governor and council, each of whom shall be a veteran of any war in which the United States has been engaged and a citizen of the state. Term, three years and until successor is appointed and qualified.  Vacancy to be filled for the unexpired term. Director appointed by Veteran's Council with the approval of the governor and council. RSA 115:4

PAUL L. BERNARD, Concord
June 7, 2006 to June 30, 2012

KENNETH E. LEIDNER, Concord
June 30, 1992 to June 30, 2010

JOHN H. JACOBSMEYER, JR., Northwood
July 14, 1993 to June 30, 2011

Director
DENNIS VIOLA
Term began September 8, 1997

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Commissioner
Appointed by the governor with consent of the council for a term of four-years. RSA 21-L

GEORGE N. CAMPBELL JR., Portsmouth
April 9, 2008 to December 3, 2011

Assistant Commissioner
Nominated by commissioner to be appointed by governor, with consent of the council for a term of four-years. Shall be a registered professional engineer. Vacancies to be filled for unexpired term.

DAVID J. BRILLHART, Concord
December 1, 2004 to February 28, 2010

Deputy Commissioner
   The commissioner shall nominate a deputy commissioner for appointment by the governor, with consent of the council for a term of four-years.  The deputy commissioner shall be qualified to hold the position by reason of education and experience. RSA 21-L:5-a (Ch. 263;2007) Eff. 7/1/07

CHRISTOPHER D. CLEMENT SR., Durham
October 8, 2008 to October 8, 2012

Director of Policy and Administration
Nominated by the commissioner for appointment by the governor, with the consent of the council.  Shall be qualified to hold such positions by reason of education and experience.  Term of 4 years.  RSA 21-H:6 (Chapter 144; 2009  eff. 7/1/09)

Vacancy

Director of Project Development
Nominated by commissioner to be appointed by governor with consent of the council for a term of four-years.

WILLIAM J. CASS, Laconia
September 5, 2007 to February 18, 2011

Director of Finance
Appointed by the Governor, with the consent of the council.  Term of 4 years.  Directors shall be qualified to hold their respective positions by reason of education and experience.  RSA 21-L:6 (Chapter 263; 2007)

Vacancy

Operations Division
Nominated by commissioner to be appointed by governor, with consent of council for a term of four-years.

LYLE W. KNOWLTON, Northfield
January 19, 2000 to January 7, 2012

Division of Aeronautics, Rails, and Transit
Aviation Users Advisory Board

Seven members, six of whom are appointed by governor and council. Members shall be representative of the following: (a) airline; (b) corporate aviation; (c) airport manager; (d) member of airport authority or governing body of a municipality maintaining a municipal airport; (e) general aviation, who shall be chosen from a list of at least 4 names (not more than 6) submitted by the Aviation Association of NH: (f) general aviation; (g) commissioner or designee, who shall serve ex-officio. All members except the members in subparagraphs (c), (d) and (g) shall hold a valid pilot's certificate at time of appointment. Governor and Council appointments shall be for a term of four-years. Board members shall not serve more than 2 consecutive terms. Board annually elects chairman. RSA 21-L (Ch. 257; 2004)

EDWARD A. SCHMIDT, Bristol
June 7, 2006 to April 23, 2010
(Airline)

JOSEPH R. BRIGHAM, Bow
December 19, 2001 to April 23, 2010
(General Aviation)


BRUCE HUTCHINGS, Lancaster
June 22, 2005 to April 23, 2012
(Aviation Association of New Hampshire)

JOSEPH R. ALOSA, SR., Concord
November 18, 1998 to July 25, 2009
(Airport Authority)


WALLACE L. TROLAN JR., Nashua
September 17, 2008 to July 25, 2012
(Corporate Aviation)

KIM W. HOPPER, Rochester
July 18, 2007 to October 29, 2010
(Airport Manager)

Director of Aeronautics
JACK W. FERNS, Loudon
August 28, 1996 to August 20, 2010

Transportation Appeals Board
Three members, one of which shall be a registered professional engineer, one a person admitted to practice law in N.H., and one must be skilled in the field of public works and construction who shall represent the general public. There shall be two alternate board members. Members and alternates appointed by governor and council for a term of three-years. Vacancies to be filled in like manner for unexpired term. Governor designates chairman. Board elects vice-chairman.

H. EDMUND BERGERON, North Conway
October 23, 2002 to April 23, 2010
(Professional Engineer)

CARL L. QUIRAM, Goffstown
August 19, 2009 to April 23, 2012
(General Public)


ERIC G. FALKENHAM, Hopkinton
May 7, 1986 to May 7, 2011
(Legal Profession)

ROY W. TILSLEY, JR., Lyndeborough
July 10, 2002 to May 7, 2011
(Alternate/General Public)


TODD D. CONNORS, Manchester
October 21, 2005 to June 23, 2011
(Alternate/Prof. Engineers)

Skyhaven Airport Advisory Council
11 voting members, 3 of whom shall be appointed by the Governor, with the advice and consent of the council.  The membership of the advisory council shall be comprised of individuals who shall have expertise in the area of aeronautics and shall not have an financial interest in Skyhaven airport nor be the spouse or issue of any person having such a financial interest.  The additional members of the advisory council shall be as follows: (a)one member appointed by the mayor of Rochester; (b)one member appointed by the mayor of Dover; (c)one member appointed by the mayor of Somersworth; (d)one member appointed by the president of the senate, (e)one member appointed by the speaker of the house of representatives; (f)one member representing the economic development sector of Rochester, appointed by the city manager of Rochester; (g)one member representing the economic development sector of Somersworth, appointed by the city manager of Somersworth; (h)one member representing the economic development sector of Dover, appointed by the city manager of Dover; (i)one nonvoting member who shall be the Strafford county representative appointed to the Pease development authority board of directors in accordance with the provisions of 12-G:4; I(g).  Term of office for voting members shall be 3 years and until a successor is appointed and qualified.  A vacancy shall be filled in the same manner as the original, but only for the expired term.  The advisory council elects its own chairman.  (Chapter 113; 2009 eff 6/26/09)

RICHARD C. JACKSON, Rochester
August 14, 2002 to August 14, 2011

WILLIAM S. RICHARD, Durham
February 7, 2007 to August 14, 2011
(Public Member)

Railroad Appeals Board
Three members, one of which shall be a recognized expert on railroad matters, one shall be admitted to practice law in N.H., and one shall be knowledgeable about railroad matters who shall represent the general public. There shall be two alternate board members similarly qualified. Members and alternates shall be appointed by governor and council for a term of three-years. Vacancies to be filled for unexpired term. Governor shall designate chairman. Board elects vice-chairman.

BENJAMIN E. CLARK, North Woodstock
May 7, 2003 to April 23, 2012
(General Public)

DAVID WOODBURY, New Boston
April 12, 2000 to April 23, 2011
(Alternate/Legal Profession)


FRANCIS X. QUINN, JR., Rye
October 14, 1992 to April 23, 2010
(Legal Profession)

WAYNE M. GAGNE, Nashua
April 2, 2003 to May 7, 2011
(Expert on Railroad Matters)


JOHN W. FLANDERS, Kingston
July 25, 1986 to July 25, 2007
(Alternate/Public Member)

State Coordinating Council for Community Transportation in New Hampshire (SCC)
Membership is as follows: (a) commissioner of the department of health and human services; (b) commission of transportation; (c) commission of department of education; (d) executive director of the governor’s commission on disability; (e) chair of the New Hampshire Transit Association, or their designees. (f) a representative of a regional planning commission, appointed by the commission of transportation; (g) a representative of a philanthropic organization, such as the Endowment For Health or the United Way, appointed by the commissioner of the department of health and human services; and (h) eight representatives from transportation providers, the business community, and statewide organizations, such as Granite State Independent Living, AARP, Easter Seals, and the UNH Institute on Disability, appointed by the governor and council. (Chapter 351; 2007)

ROBERTA J. BERNER, Lebanon
Term began  September 5, 2007
KELLY A. CLARK, Webster
Term began September 5, 2007
SONKE DORNBLUT, Newmarket
Term began  September 5, 2007
BEVERLY RAYMOND, Berlin
Term began  September 5, 2007

FRED ROBERGE, Manchester
Term began  September 5, 2007
CLYDE E. TERRY, Concord
Term began  September 5, 2007


RAD C. NICHOLS, Durham
Term began December 11, 2007

 

 

UNIVERSITY SYSTEM OF NEW HAMPSHIRE
Board of Trustees
Twenty‑seven trustees composed as follows:  Eight ex‑officio members: the Governor of the State, the Chancellor of the University System, the Commissioner of Agriculture, Markets and Food, the Commissioner of Education, the President of the University of New Hampshire, the President of Plymouth State University, the President of Keene State College, the President of the University System College for Lifelong Learning.  Eleven members appointed by the governor with the advice and consent of the council. Two members shall be students enrolled at Keene State College, Plymouth State University, or the University of New Hampshire who shall serve as student trustees, for the term indicated in this paragraph, on a rotating basis in the order listed: (1) One student each from the university of New Hampshire and Plymouth State University. (2) One student each from Plymouth State University and Keene State College.  (3) One student each from Keene State College and the University of New Hampshire. The student trustees shall be elected by the student body at the school responsible for providing the student trustee.  Said schools shall provide for the election of the student trustees in March of the year for which the student trustees shall be elected.  The term of the student trustees shall be for one year commencing July l of the year for which the student was elected and ending June 30 of the next year. Student trustees shall be expected to serve the full duration of their elected term.  In the event that a student trustee ceases for any reason to attend the school from which the student was elected, the Chancellor of the University System shall declare a vacancy in that student trustee position, and the school causing the vacancy shall elect a replacement student trustee who shall serve for the remainder of the predecessor's term.  Graduation of a student trustee shall not constitute a vacancy under this paragraph.  Four members shall be elected by the alumni of the University of New Hampshire; one member elected by the alumni of Keene State College; one member elected by the alumni of Plymouth State University.  At all times, two members of the board shall be farmers and both major political parties shall be represented on the board.  The terms of office of the appointed and elected members, except the student member, shall be four years.  The terms of the elected members and student member shall end on June 30.  Each member, except the student member, shall hold office until a successor is appointed and qualified.  The appointment of successors for the filling of vacancies for unexpired terms shall be by appointment or election in the same manner as the original appointment, except that a vacancy in an alumni trustee position shall be filled in accordance with the bylaws of the alumni association at the institution with which the position is associated.  Board elects chairman annually.  RSA 187‑A (Ch. 281:2004)

PAMELA DIAMANTIS, Greenland
October 22, 2008 to June 30, 2012

EDWARD C. DUPONT, Durham
March 5, 2003 to June 30, 2013
 


CAROL S. PERKINS, Plymouth
April 9, 2008 to June 30, 2013
 

RICHARD E. ASHOOH, Bedford
September 22, 2004 to June 30, 2011


JOHN D. CROSIER , Concord
December 16, 1998 to June 30, 2010
 

GEORGE EPSTEIN, Madison
June 26, 2002 to June 30, 2010

ELIZABETH M. TAMPOSI, Nashua
June 22, 2005 to June 30, 2011

WILLIAM F. J. ARDINGER, Concord
May 21, 2008 to June 30, 2011


HENRY B. STEBBINS, Amherst
January 11, 2006 to June 30, 2012

CHESTER E. HOMER III, Portsmouth
June 30, 2008 to June 30, 2012


RICHARD E. GALWAY, Bedford
July 15, 2009 to June 30, 2013

 

 

State Commission on the Status of Women
Fifteen members appointed by the governor and council. Term, three years; provided that of the persons appointed in l982, five shall serve one-year terms, five shall serve two-year terms and five shall serve three-year terms. Vacancies to be filled for the remainder of the term. No member shall serve more than 2 consecutive terms. Governor and Council shall designate Chairman. RSA 19-B

ELLIE C. STEIN, Dunbarton
October 22, 2008 to October 20, 2011

VALERIE CUNNINGHAM, Portsmouth
November 2, 2005 to October 20, 2011


LINDA GATHRIGHT, Nashua
November 28, 2007 to October 20, 2011

Treasurer - MARILYN T. MAHONEY, Goffstown
November 15, 2006 to October 20, 2012


MARY ELLEN HETTINGER, Amherst
November 4, 2009 to October 20, 2012

DEBRA SIMMONS, Whitefield
April 15, 2009 to October 20, 2012


GYME D. HARDY, Concord
October 31, 2007 to October 20, 2010

SANDRA MATHESON, Hooksett
April 9, 2008 to October 20, 2010


FATIMA DEEK, Manchester
May 21, 2008 to October 20, 2009

L. ANN FARNSWORTH, Bradford
October 20, 2009 to October 20, 2012


MARY JOHANNA BROWN, Rye
March 4, 2009 to October 20, 2011

A. RONNIE SANDLER, Easton
January 24, 2007 to October 20, 2012


PATRICIA M. GORMLEY, Portsmouth
November 4, 2009 to October 20, 2012

LOUISE B. GRAHAM, Wolfeboro
October 31, 2007 to October 20, 2010


Chair - STEFANY A. SHAHEEN, Portsmouth
March 23, 2005 to August 27, 2010

 

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JUDICIARY
Supreme Court

A chief justice and four associate justices appointed by the governor and council. Term, until seventy years of age.

Chief Justice:

John T. Broderick, Jr. ,Manchester

June 2, 2004  

September 5, 2017

Associate Justices:

Name-Residence

Appointment

Limitation by Age

Linda Stewart Dalianis, Nashua

April 26, 2000  

October 9, 2018

James E. Duggan, Amherst

December 20, 2000  

August 26, 2012

Gary E. Hicks, Manchester  

January 26, 2006

 

November 20, 2023

Carol Ann Conboy, Concord  

June 17, 2009

 

July 10, 2017

Superior Court
The superior court shall consist of a chief justice and l7 associate justices for fiscal year l984; a chief justice and 20 associate justices for fiscal year l985; and a chief justice and 24 associate justices for fiscal year l986 and a chief justice and 28 associate justices for fiscal years 1992 and succeeding years, if affirmed by specific appropriation after January l, l985. Appointed by governor and council. Term, until seventy years of age. RSA 49l:l

Associates Justices to Superior Court. Vacancies in associate justices shall remain unfilled until the number of superior court justices is reduced to 22.  At that time, the superior court shall consist of a chief justice, appointed by the governor and council to a five-year term, and 21 associate justices. (Ch. 240; 2004) Note: the five-year term for Chief Justice takes effect when the next vacancy occurs in that position. Ch. 74; 2004)

 

Name-Residence  

Appointment  

Limitation by age

Chief Justice:

Robert J. Lynn, Windham

January 21, 2004

August 26, 2019

Associate Justices:

Robert E.K. Morrill, Portsmouth  

March 26, l986  

February 1, 2017

Kenneth R. McHugh, Hooksett  

September 4, 1986  

July 18, 2014

William J. Groff, Peterborough  

April 14, 1987  

July 11, 2015

Philip P. Mangones, Keene  

August 27, 1987  

October 14, 2019

Bruce Mohl, Durham  

January 13, 1988  

May 2, 2016

James J. Barry, Jr., Manchester  

September 7, 1988  

October 23, 2012

James D. O'Neill III, Laconia  

December 7, 1988  

March 30, 2022

Kathleen A. McGuire, Hopkinton  

September 6, 1989  

April 4, 2018

Larry M. Smukler, Concord  

March 1, 1992  

December 7, 2019

Carol Ann Conboy, Bow  

July 9, 1992  

July 10, 2017

John P. Arnold, Francestown  

December 3, 1992  

November 11, 2016

Robert J. Lynn, Bow  

December 3, 1992  

August 26, 2019

Gillian Leigh Abramson, New Boston  

September 28, 1994  

November 13, 2028

Tina L. Nadeau, Lee  

December 18, 1996  

September 26, 2033

Steven M. Houran, Laconia  

July 5, 2001  

August 14, 2023

John M. Lewis, Durham  

July 5, 2001  

May 22, 2016

Timothy J. Vaughn, Littleton   December 18, 2002    
Kenneth C. Brown, Manchester   October 31, 2007   September 10, 2023
Diane M. Nicolosi, Concord   October 31, 2007   January 29, 2029
Brian T. Tucker, Hopkinton   October 31, 2007   March 15, 2024
Peter H. Bornstein   February 13, 2008   August 17, 2024
Jacalyn A. Colburn, Concord   October 7, 2009    
David A. Garfunkel, Canterbury   October 7, 2009    
Richard B. McNamara, Bedford   October 7, 2009    
Marguerite L. Wageling, Manchester   October 7, 2009    
         

Marital Masters
For appointments of new marital masters, the administrative judge of the judicial branch family division, with the concurrence of the Supreme Court, shall submit to the governor the name of a nominee.  Nominees shall possess the following qualifications: (a) Professional experience in family law matters. (b) Legal and personal qualities including, but not limited to: 1)Knowledge of family matters, including related matters such as tax and pension law; 2) Personal qualities of patience and understanding of the difficult personal matters which are the subject of divorce and a willingness to deal with complex family matters in a non-adversarial manner.  The governor may accept the candidate nominated by the administrative judge and submit the candidate to the council for confirmation or may reject the candidate submitted by the administrative judge, and request a new nominee. If the council rejects a candidate for confirmation, the governor shall request a new nominee.  Initial terms of marital masters are three-years. Subsequent reappointments shall be made in accordance with judicial branch family division rules. RSA. RSA 490-D (Chapter 128:2008; eff. 6/3/08)

ANNE D. BARBER, Bartlett
September 8, 2004 to Septembe r8, 2007

PHILIP D. CROSS, Cape Neddick, Maine
September 8, 2004 to September 8, 2007

DAVID S. FORREST, Peterborough
September 8, 2004 to September 8, 2007

ROBERT J. FOLEY, Saco, Maine
May 3, 2006 to May 3, 2009

DIANE M. NICOLOSI, Concord
May 3, 2006 to May 3, 2009

HENRIETTA W. LUNEAU, Hopkinton
October 31, 2007 to October 31, 2010

THOMAS G COOPER, Concord
February 13, 2008 to February 13, 2011
 

Judicial Council
Five members of the Judicial branch administrative council appointed pursuant to supreme court rules; the Attorney General or a designee; a clerk of the superior court, selected by the Superior Court Clerks' Assoc.; a clerk of districts and municipal courts, selected by the District Court Clerks' Assoc.; president-elect of a NH Bar Association; chairperson of the senate judiciary committee or designee; chairperson of the house judiciary committee or a designee and eight other members appointed by the governor and council, three of whom shall be members of the NH Bar Association of wide experience who have been admitted to practice in the state for more than 5 years, and 5 of whom shall be lay persons. Five other members appointed by the chief justice of the supreme court three of whom shall be members of the NH Bar Association of wide experience who have been admitted to practice in the state for more than 5 years, and 2 of whom shall be lay persons. The term of each member except the members of the judicial branch administrative council, the attorney general, the president-elect of the NH Bar Association, and the chairpersons of the senate and house judiciary committees shall be for three-years and until a successor is appointed and qualified. Vacancies shall be filled for the remainder of the term in the same manner and from the same group as the original appointment. Each member of the Judicial branch administrative council, the attorney general, the president-elect of the NH Bar Association, and the chairpersons of the senate and house judiciary committees shall be ex-officio members and shall serve during their term of office. RSA 494.

ALAN SEIDMAN, Bedford
January 26, 2006 to January 1, 2011
(Lay Person)

JOHN B. HAMMOND, New London
October 14, 1998 to January 1, 2008
(Lay Person)


RICHARD F. WINTERS, Meriden
November 13, 2002 to January 1, 2011
(Lay Person)

DAVID N. PAGE, Sunapee
February 14, 1996 to January 1, 2011
(Lay Person)


GERALD A. DALEY, Dover
January 5, 2000 to December 22, 2008
(Lay Person)

JOSEPH M. McDONOUGH, Manchester
February 14, 2001 to October 18, 2009
(NH Bar Assoc. Member)


PHILIP UTTER, Exeter
December 5, 2001 to October 18, 2010
(Attorney)

WENDY ROBERTS, Whitefield
January 30, 2008 to October 18, 2010
(Attorney)

Executive Director
NINA C. GARDNER, Sanbornton

JUDICIAL RETIREMENT PLAN BOARD OF TRUSTEES
Board shall consist of 7 members as follows: 2 trustees appointed by governor and council, one of whom the governor shall designate to serve as chairman of the board of trustees, and who shall be qualified persons with business experience and not members of the judicial retirement plan. Term three years and until successor is appointed and qualified, except the original appointment of one of the trustees shall be for a term of one year. The chief justice of the state supreme court, with the advice and consent of the chief justice of the superior court and the administrative justices of the district and probate courts, shall appoint 3 trustees, at least two of whom shall be active members of the judicial retirement plan and one of whom may be a retired member and who shall serve for a term of three-years and until successor is appointed and qualified, except that the original appointment of one of the trustees shall be for the term of one-year, and the original appointment of another of the trustees shall be for a term of two-years. One member shall be appointed biennially by the senate president and one member shall be appointed biennially by the speaker of the house. RSA 100-C. (CH. 313,2007)

JACK R. HUTTON, Concord
October 20, 2004 to October 22, 2009
(Business Experience)

Chairman - DEBORAH B. BUTLER, Concord
December 11, 2007 to November 19, 2010
(Business Experience)

Vice-Chair - JUDGE JOHN R. MAHER
August 4, 2005 to August 8, 2008
(retired Judge)

Treasurer - BRIAN T. TUCKER, Hopkinton
June 13, 2008 to September 21, 2010
(Superior Court Judge)

 EDWARD M. GORDON, Bristol
June 13, 2008 to September 25, 2009
(District Court Judge)

DEBORAH REYNOLDS, Plymouth
January 8, 2009 to December 1, 2010
(Senate)

JANET G WALL, Madbury
October 16, 2008 to December 1, 2010
(House of Representatives)

CHARLES G DOUGLAS III, Concord
Executive Director
(Serves part-time at the pleasure of the Board)


Judges of Probate
Appointed by the governor and council. Term, until seventy years of age. Const. Part II, Arts. 46 and 78. RSA 547

County-Name-Residence  

Appointment  

Limitation by age

Belknap:

Christina M. O'Neill, Laconia  

January 8, 1987  

May 15, 2023

Carroll:

James R. Patten, Wolfeboro  

September 16, 1998  

January 12, 2017

Cheshire:

Albert H. Weeks, Keene  

January 19, 2000  

April 15, 2018

Coos:

David D. King, Colebrook  

January 31, 1990  

February 10, 2029

Grafton:

Gary W. Boyle, Littleton  

September 7, 1982  

November 6, 2018

Hillsborough:

Vacancy

   

Merrimack:

Richard A. Hampe, Concord  

October 20, 1993  

May 31, 2013

Rockingham:

Peter G. Hurd, Kingston

March 8, 2007

January 8, 2014

Strafford:

Gary R. Cassavechia, Rochester  

January 28, 1981  

February 24, 2016

Sullivan:

Michael R. Feeney, Newport  

June 23, 1995  

January 28, 2018

 

State Reporter
Appointed by the Supreme Court. Term, not limited. RSA 505:1

DAVID PECK
Appointed October 19, 2001

Clerk of Supreme Court
Appointed by the Supreme Court. Term, not limited. RSA 490:19

EILEEN FOX
Appointed October 19, 2001


Clerks of Superior Court

Appointed by the Superior Court. Term, not limited. RSA 499:1

Belknap County-DANA W. ZUCKER, Laconia
Carroll County-PATRICIA A. LENZ
Cheshire County-STILLMAN D. ROGERS, Keene
Coos County-BARBARA HOGAN, Lancaster
Grafton County-ROBERT B. MUH, North Haverhill
North Hillsborough County-JOHN M. SAFFORD, Manchester
South Hillsborough County - MARSHALL A. BUTTRICK, Nashua
Merrimack County-WILLIAM MCGRAW, Concord
Rockingham County-RAYMOND W. TAYLOR, Kingston
Strafford County-JULIE HOWARD, Dover
Sullivan County-PETER Y. WOLFE, Newport

JUSTICES, ASSOCIATES JUSTICES AND SPECIAL JUSTICES OF
DISTRICT AND MUNICIPAL COURTS

Appointed by the governor and council.  Term, until seventy years of age.  Upon the retirement, resignation, disability, or removal of a special justice, the position shall be eliminated unless within 30 days of such retirement, resignation, disability, or removal, the supreme court certifies in writing to the governor that due to population, caseload, and available judicial resources, the position needs to be continued in the specific court.  Eff. 6-18-07.  Const. Part II, Arts. 46 and 78. RSA 502:1 and 502‑A:1,35. 

Name  

Appointment  

Limitation by age

AUBURN DISTRICT - Auburn, Candia, Deerfield, Northwood, Nottingham, Raymond - Rockingham County.

David G. LeFrancois  

J.  

December 2, 1998  

April 14, 2022

Bruce R. Larson  

S.J.  

December 7, 1983  

September 28, 2008

BERLIN-GORHAM DISTRICT - Bean's Purchase, Berlin, Cambridge, Dummer, Gorham, Green's Grant, Low and Burbank's Grant, Martin's Location, Milan, Pinkham's Grant, Randolph, Sargent's Purchase, Shelburne, Success, Thompson & Meserve's Purchase, - Coos County.

Wallace J. Anctil  

J.  

December 13, 1978  

July 5, 2009

Vacancy J.    

Vacancy

S.J.  

   

CARROLL COUNTY - See under Northern Carroll County District and Southern Carroll County District

CLAREMONT DISTRICT - Acworth, Charlestown, Claremont, Cornish, Langdon, and Unity
NEWPORT DISTRICT - Newport, Grantham, Croydon, Springfield, Goshen, Sunapee, Lempster and Washington

Bruce A. Cardello  

J.  

November 10, 1999  

June 29, 2026

Edward B. Tenney II  

S.J.  

August 7, 1991  

April 19, 2031

John J. Yazinski J. December 19, 2001 June 3, 2029

COLEBROOK DISTRICT - Atkinson and Gilmanton Academy Grant, Clarksville, Colebrook, Columbia, Dix's Grant, Dixville, Errol, Erving's Location, Millsfield, Odell, Pittsburg, Second College Grant, Stewartstown, Stratford, Wentworth's Location, - Coos County.

Paul D. Desjardins  

J.  

February 9, 1994  

October 22, 2024

James E Michalik  

S.J.  

October 14, 1999  

February 19, 2030

CONCORD DISTRICT - Bow, Chichester, Canterbury, Concord, Dunbarton, Epsom, Hopkinton, Loudon, Pittsfield - Merrimack County.

Gerard J. Boyle

J.  

January 4, 2005

June 26, 2019

Susan B. Carbon  

J.  

September 25, 2002 October 1, 2023

Vacancy

A.J.  

   

Vacancy

  A.J.  

(Ch. 295, 2006. Eff 7/1/07)

   

DERRY DISTRICT - Chester, Derry, Londonderry, Sandown - Rockingham County.

John Coughlin

J.  

December 24, 2004

 

October 22, 2023

 

Robert s. Stephen

S.J.  

December 1, 2004

 

September 21, 2036

 

DOVER-SOMERSWORTH-DURHAM DISTRICT - Dover, Durham, Lee, Madbury, Rollinsford, Somersworth - Strafford County.

Stephen M. Morrison

J.  

 December 12, 2004

October 1, 2018

Gerald Taube  

J.  

January 1, 1994  

February 11, 2009

Stephen Hall Roberts  

S.J.  

August 23, 1989  

September 22, 2023

FRANKLIN DISTRICT- Andover, Boscawen, Danbury, Franklin, Hill, Northfield, Salisbury, Webster –
Merrimack County. Sanbornton, Tilton - Belknap County

Edward M. Gordon

J.  

September 21, 2005

 

 

 

Jay C. Boynton  

S.J.  

May 9, 1979  

October 8, 2015

GOFFSTOWN DISTRICT - Francestown, Goffstown, New Boston, Weare - Hillsborough County.

Paul H. Lawrence  

J.  

August 29, 1979  

June 25, 2016

Michael J. Ryan  

S.J.  

July 21, 1999  

May 21, 2023

HAMPTON DISTRICT - Hampton, Hampton Falls, North Hampton, Seabrook, and South Hampton
EXETER DISTRICT - Brentwood, Exeter, Newmarket, Fremont, Stratham, Newfields, East Kingston, Kensington and Epping

Francis J. Frasier  

J.  

March 26, 1980  

October 27, 2008

R. Laurence Cullen  

J.  

April 29, 1989  

November 15, 2010

 

Mark F. Weaver

S.J.  

September 21, 2005

 

Vacancy

S.J.  

   

HANOVER-LEBANON DISTRICT - Canaan, Dorchester, Enfield, Grafton, Hanover, Lebanon, Lyme, Orange, Orford, - Grafton County.

Joseph F. Daschbach  

J.  

April 11, 1979  

August 20, 2007

Albert J. Cirone, Jr.  

J.  

June 22, 1988  

May 5, 2018

Lawrence A. MacLeod, Jr.  

S.J.  

August 14, 2002

   February 13, 2030

HAVERHILL DISTRICT - Bath, Benton, Haverhill, Landaff, Piermont, Warren - Grafton County.

Jennifer B. Sobel

S.J.

August 14, 2002

December 22, 2036

Timothy J. McKenna  

J.  

January 18, 1995  

July 15, 2016

HENNIKER DISTRICT - Bradford, Henniker, Warner - Merrimack County.
HILLSBOROUGH DISTRICT - Antrim, Bennington, Deering, Hillsborough, Windsor - Hillsborough County.

Douglas S. Hatfield, Jr.  

J.  

April 11, 1984  

October 29, 2005

Brackett L. Scheffy  

J.  

December 3, 1985  

May 31, 2013

Ellen L. Arnold  

S.J.  

March 25, 1992  

October 11, 2021

Thomas T. Barry  

S.J.  

January 9, 1997  

August 28, 2017

HOOKSETT DISTRICT - Allenstown, Hooksett, Pembroke - Merrimack County.

Robert Louis LaPointe, Jr.  

J.  

February 18, 1987  

September 24, 2018

Lucinda V. Sadler  

S.J.  

April 11, 2001  

November 12, 2025

JAFFREY-PETERBOROUGH DISTRICT - Dublin, Fitzwilliam, Jaffrey, Rindge - Cheshire County. Greenfield, Greenville, Hancock, New Ipswich, Peterborough, Sharon, Temple - Hillsborough County.

L Phillips Runyon III  

J.  

April 25, 1990  

April 20, 2017

Vacancy

S.J.  

   

Vacancy  

S.J.  

  

 

KEENE DISTRICT - Alstead, Chesterfield, Gilsum, Harrisville, Hinsdale, Keene, Marlborough, Marlow, Nelson, Richmond, Roxbury, Stoddard, Sullivan, Surry, Swanzey, Troy, Walpole, Westmoreland, Winchester - Cheshire County.

Edward J. Burke  

J.  

December 7, 2005

 l

Howard B. Lane, Jr.  

S.J.  

November 21, 1984  

July 23, 2012

LACONIA DISTRICT - Alton, Barnstead, Belmont, Center Harbor, Gilford, Gilmanton, Laconia, Meredith, New Hampton - Belknap County.

Vacancy

J.  

   

Willard G. Martin, Jr.  

S.J.  

December 12, 1972  

December 12, 2007

LANCASTER DISTRICT - Bean's Grant, Carroll, Chandler's Purchase, Crawford's Purchase, Dalton, Jefferson, Kilkenny, Lancaster, Northumberland, Stark, Whitefield - Coos County.

Vacancy

J.  

 

 

Jennifer B. Sobel  

S.J.  

August 14, 2002

December 22, 2036

LITTLETON DISTRICT - Bethlehem, Easton, Franconia, Lisbon, Littleton, Lyman, Monroe, Sugar Hill, - Grafton County.

John Peter Cyr  

J.  

August 21, 1985  

September 1, 2014

Jennifer B. Sobel

S.J.

August 14, 2002

December 22, 2036

MANCHESTER DISTRICT - Manchester - Hillsborough County.

William H. Lyons  

J.  

December 20, 1995  

May 4, 2023

John Emery  

S.J.  

April 11, 2001  

January 26, 2017

Norman Champagne  

A.J.  

December 7, 1983  

September 25, 2011

John C. Emery   A.J.  

July 16, 2008

  January 26, 2017

MERRIMACK DISTRICT - Bedford, Merrimack, Litchfield - Hillsborough County.

Clifford R. Kinghorn, Jr.  

J.  

December 18, 1996  

October 18, 2016

(appointed full-time Justice July 14, 2000)

Gregory E. Michael  

S.J.  

November 12, 1986  

December 10, 2017

MILFORD DISTRICT - Amherst, Brookline, Lyndeborough, Mason, Milford, Mont Vernon, Wilton - Hillsborough County.

Martha R. Crocker  

J.  

June 26, 2002 March 24,2 019

Paul S. Moore  

S.J.  

December 19, 2001

September 17, 2027

NASHUA DISTRICT - Hollis, Hudson, Nashua - Hillsborough County.

James H. Leary

J.  

July 13, 2005

 

Vacancy

S.J.  

 

Thomas E. Bamberger  

A.J.  

February 3, 1999  

December 11, 2020

 Michael J. Ryan

     A.J.  

July 16, 2008

 

May 21, 2023

       

 (Ch. 295, 2006  Eff 7/1/07)

   

NEW LONDON DISTRICT - New London, Newbury, Sutton, Wilmot, - Merrimack County.

F. Graham McSwiney  

J.  

January 28, 1981  

October 7, 2012

Vacancy  

S.J.  

   

NORTHERN CARROLL COUNTY DISTRICT - Albany, Bartlett, Chatham, Conway, Cutt's Grant, Eaton, Hadley's Purchase, Hale's Location, Hart's Location, Jackson, Livermore, Madison and those portions of the towns of Waterville Valley and Livermore within the watershed of the Saco River and its tributaries - Carroll County.

Pamela D. Albee  

J.  

March 19, 1997  

August 14, 2018

Vacancy  

S.J.  

   

PLAISTOW DISTRICT - Atkinson, Danville, Hampstead, Kingston, Newton, Plaistow - Rockingham County.

Vacancy  

J.  

  

 

Vacancy 

S.J.  

   

PLYMOUTH-LINCOLN DISTRICT - Alexandria, Ashland, Bridgewater, Bristol, Campton,  Ellsworth, Groton, Hebron, Holderness, Lincoln, Plymouth, Rumney, Thornton, Waterville Valley, Wentworth, Woodstock and those portions of the towns of Waterville Valley and Livermore not within the watershed of the Saco River and its tributaries - Grafton County.

Stephen U. Samaha  

J.  

August 21, 1985  

February 11, 2014

Edwin W. Kelly  

J.  

December 3, 1985  

December 11, 2021

David L. Kent  

S.J.  

December 29, 1976  

July 11, 2012

Thomas A. Rappa Jr.  

S.J.  

December 21, 1988  

January 18, 2023

PORTSMOUTH DISTRICT - Greenland, New Castle, Newington, Portsmouth, Rye - Rockingham County.

Sawako Gardner

J.  

October 20, 2004

October 31, 2033

Sharon N. Devries  

S.J.  

October 25, 1991  

January 24, 2029

ROCHESTER DISTRICT - Barrington, Farmington, Middleton, Milton, New Durham, Rochester, Strafford - Strafford County.

Daniel M. Cappiello

J.  

October 5, 2005

December 17, 2013

Susan W. Ashley

S.J.  

June 7, 2006

SALEM DISTRICT - Salem, Windham - Rockingham County. Pelham - Hillsborough County.

John A. Korbey  

J.  

October 8, 1997  

October 25, 2017

Urville J. Beaumont  

S.J.  

April 3, 1974  

December 3, 2007

Michael Jones  

S.J.  

March 8, 1989  

October 23, 2020

SOUTHERN CARROLL COUNTY DISTRICT - Brookfield, Effingham, Freedom, Moultonborough, Ossipee, Sandwich, Tamworth, Tuftonboro, Wakefield, Wolfeboro - Carroll County.

Pamela D. Albee  

J.  

January 5, 1989  

August 14, 2018

(appointed full-time Justice July 14, 2000)

Robert C. Varney  

J.  

August 22, 1990  

June 21, 2015

Vacancy 

S.J.  

   

Judicial Salaries
(RSA 491-A)mah

Chief justice, supreme court  

$151,477

Associates justices, supreme court  

$146,917

Chief justices, superior court  

$146,917

Associates justices, superior court  

$137,804

District court justices prohibited

from practice pursuant to RSA 502-A:21  

$137,804

Probate judges prohibited from practice  

$137,804

pursuant to RSA 547:2-a

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(RSA 94)

Governor's councilors  $15,169
 Racing and Charitable Gaming commissioners     $11,765
Lottery commission, chairman $17,111
Lottery commission, members    $ 9,632

                               

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