East Hartford Mayor Michael P. Walsh will be appointed chairman of the State Contracting Standards Board, following the resignation of the current chairman, Gov. Ned Lamont announced Friday. In a surprise move, Walsh announced in early July that he will not seek re-election as mayor this fall. Walsh will begin his new role with the State Contracting Standards Board at the end of his term in November, Lamont said. The current chairman, Lawrence Fox, announced during a board meeting Friday morning that he was planning to step down in September. He has served as chair since 2018. The State Contracting Standards Board consists of 14 members who are appointed by the governor and the leaders of the General Assembly. The group is responsible for providing oversight related to state procurement.
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