8. REPORT, Committee on Appointments and Briefings, recommending to the City Council APPROVAL of the APPOINTMENT of HEATHER SYLVIA CHEW, New Bedford, MA, 02746, to the COMMISSION FOR CITIZENS WITH DISABILITIES.

8a. COMMUNICATION, Mayor Mitchell, to City Council, submitting the APPOINTMENT of HEATHER SYLVIA CHEW, New Bedford, MA, 02746, to the COMMISSION FOR CITIZENS WITH DISABILITIES; Ms. Chew will be replacing George N. Smith, who has resigned; this term will expire in May 2026. (Referred to the Committee on Appointments and Briefings – June 22, 2023.)