Grump's observations do raise an important point.

The semantics surrounding this "position" and the attendant process are important, at least in terms of publicly conveying significance. Some of the phraseology seemingly serves to reduce the perceptions of the position's importance. I'm just wondering if the use of the word "seat," in some point of the word game, would serve to clarify, and properly elevate, those diminished "perceptions?"

In any event, Grump is correct in that the "position" is not a "job" opening within the meaning of civil service law.

This matter concerns a vacant position within town government, carrying with it, deliberative, decision-making responsibilities. Those decisions, made in the name, and on behalf of, the citizens of Lancaster, impact the town's overall welfare, far more than any civil service- classified labor position ever could.

My opinion only.