8. REPORT, Committee on Appointments & Briefings, recommending to the City Council APPROVAL of the APPOINTMENT of RAYMOND J. HOUTMAN, New Bedford, MA, to the NEW BEDFORD PORT AUTHORITY, Mr. Houtman will be replacing Richard Canastra who has resigned; this term will expire in December 2023.

8a. COMMUNICATION, Mayor Mitchell, to City Council, submitting the APPOINTMENT of RAYMOND J. HOUTMAN, New Bedford, MA, to the NEW BEDFORD PORT AUTHORITY, Mr. Houtman will be replacing Richard Canastra who has resigned; this term will expire in December 2023. (Referred to the Committee on Appointments and Briefings – June 24, 2021.)