A. Creation of Boards and Commissions
235. In addition to those Boards and Commissions established by this Charter, the Legislative Council shall by Ordinance establish the Boards and Commissions of the Town. Unless this Charter or Special Acts provides otherwise, the Legislative Council shall set forth, by Ordinance:
(1) The Role of Boards and Commissions. The primary purpose of a Board or Commission is to serve the residents of the Town in carrying out the policy, advisory and/or quasi-judicial or regulatory functions under its charge. Boards and Commissions serve as a conduit for citizen participation and input by gathering, analyzing and acting upon such information in order to meet the specific objectives as set forth under this Charter, Ordinances or other source of legal authority.
(2) The Public Interest. Members of Boards and Commissions are required to understand the role and scope of responsibility and be informed of the objectives, scope of responsibility and operating procedures of the Board of Commission to which they are appointed. Members should represent the public interest and not personal interests or special interest groups and seek to render decisions on the basis of what is best for the residents of the Town. Furthermore, members should take care that deliberations include thorough research and review of all alternatives on an issue prior to making a recommendation.
(a) Regulatory Functions
236. In the case of members of regulatory Boards and Commissions, decisions should be evidence-based taking into account the interests of the public and fairness to the parties based upon application of the Law and any other pertinent documents.
(b) Departmental Policy and Administrative Functions
237. In the case of members of Boards and Commissions aligned with a Department, members serve as a communication link between the community, staff, and Town presenting programs and recommendations and provide a channel for citizen expression. Members should establish a strong working relationship with Department Heads and other executives; however, at all times, members represent the public interest as opposed to the specific department interests under their jurisdiction. This is particularly true when a Board or Commission has an oversight function.
(3) Open Meetings
238. The objective of Hamden's open government policy is to achieve optimal public accessibility at all Meetings and to lead the way as the State policy and law evolve. All Meetings of Boards and Commissions shall be public and conducted in strict compliance with the requirements of the General Statutes; unless otherwise permitted or required by Law
239. In furtherance of this objective, all Boards and Commissions shall utilize all technology provided by the Town so that in person, remote
240 or hybrid interactions
241 may be provided at every meeting. The Town shall migrate toward ensuring that technology is available to all Boards and Commissions so that all possible means of public participation are provided for at every meeting.
Transition Migration Plan: The Mayor and Legislative Council shall agree to a transition plan to comply with the provisions of § 7-1.A(2) of this Charter. The plan shall include initial implementation staging for system and operational requirements, funding for which shall be set forth in the Adopted Town Budget for FY 2023-2024 (General fund/Operating and Capital).
B. Administrative Requirements of Boards and Commissions
242. All Boards and Commissions established by this Charter or by Ordinance are required to comply with the following requirements:
(1) Number of Members and Terms
243. The number of Board and Commission members (and alternates) and terms of office, which may be staggered. Except as otherwise provided by the General Statutes and this Charter, the number shall always be odd and the term of office shall not exceed a term of six (6) years, which may be staggered.
(a) Modification of Charter Provisions Requiring Legislative Council District Representation
244. Where the Charter creates a Board or Commission to be appointed from each of the legislative districts of the Town, the Council shall, by Ordinance, expand or contract the number of members in order to accommodate any changes in the number of legislative districts.
(b) Representation by Legislative Council District
245. In furtherance of the objective to ensure fair and diverse representation the Legislative Council may, by Ordinance, modify the composition of any Board and Commission established under this Charter or by Ordinance in order to implement representation by Legislative Council District.
(2) Required Ordinance Provisions
246. Any such Ordinance shall make provision for:
(a) The appointment of a chair, such officers as may be necessary for its proper function and a delineation of the responsibilities of the presiding officer and other officers;
(b) The keeping of records and posting of agendas as required by the General Statutes;
(c) Compliance with minority party representation in accordance with §7-1.B(8) of this Charter;
(d) Public access, comment and interaction (including, but not limited to, public speaking, comment and any applicable rules and protocols), in accordance with the requirements of §7-1.B(7) of this Charter;
(e) Frequency of regular Meetings of all Boards and Commissions, in compliance with §7-1.B(4) of this Charter, and mandatory attendance requirements, for the purpose of establishing a standard as required by §7-1E(2) of this Charter. The agendas of Boards and Commissions shall be approved by the Chair of such entity; and,
(f) Department Head, where aligned with a Board or Commission, responsibility to notify members and any complaining parties of civilian complaints pertaining to matters within the jurisdiction of said Board or Commission, in accordance with rules established by said Board or Commission.
(3) Quorum. A majority of the total membership of each such Board and Commission shall constitute a quorum for the transaction of all business; unless, otherwise required by the General Statutes.
(4) Meeting Frequency and Notice
247. Each Board or Commission shall meet as frequently as necessary to perform its duties; however, not less than monthly. Meetings may be cancelled with notice and disclosure to the public stating the reason for such cancellation; notwithstanding the foregoing, no Board or Commission shall cancel Meetings for two (2) consecutive months. Failure to obtain a quorum shall not be deemed a violation of this provision of the Charter
248. The Chair, any two (2) members or the Mayor may call a Meeting of any appointive Board or Commission, provided each member is given notice of not less than twenty-four (24) hours thereof, unless otherwise required by Law (See, § 1-4(R)).
(5) Clerk
249. The Town Clerk, working with the Mayor, shall make certain that each Board or Commission has a clerk or other designee assigned to serve the function of said entity.
(6) Public Records
250. Each clerk shall keep a complete record of the resolutions and other proceedings of the Board or Commission and shall have custody of its correspondence, files and other records. All minutes and recordings of Meetings shall be filed with the Town Clerk. All such records shall be open for public inspection at reasonable hours and shall be available for public review and inspection on the Town website in compliance with the requirements of Law. Departments Heads shall obtain the approval of a Board or Commission aligned with their department, prior to transmitting a request to the Mayor for the disposition, transfer or destruction of public documents in accordance with Law.
(7) Public Access, Comment and Interaction
251.
(a) Remote and Direct Public Access to Boards and Commissions. Each Board and Commission shall have capacity to receive remote, direct electronic or digital communications from the public. Said means of communication shall include those currently in existence or those to be created in the future and shall uniformly apply to all Boards and Commissions at any given time. Access to the such communications capacity shall be limited to the clerk and/or Chair of the Board or Commission both of whom shall be responsible for disseminating such information to the remaining members. The Town Clerk will work with the Town officials responsible for electronic or digital communications in order to facilitate assignment of such communications technologies to Boards and Commissions.
(b) Public Comment: Prior to and During Meetings. Meetings of Boards and Commissions shall be open to the public in accordance with the General Statutes. There shall be a public comment session prior to the commencement of all business on the regular and special Meeting agenda of a Board or Commission. Each Board or Commission shall establish rules pertaining to the time and duration of such public comment and the protocols for additional public comment during any Meeting in the event said Board or Commission has received or heard new, material information during the course of a Meeting following the initial public comment session. Such additional public comment, if any, shall be considered prior to Final Action on the related agenda item, at the discretion of the Chair of said Board or Commission.
(i) Agenda Items and Matters within Purview of the Board or Commission. The public may address any item on the agenda of a regular or special Meeting and any matter within the purview of a Board or Commission at a regular Meeting, electronically or in person. unless otherwise set forth or constrained by Law of the provisions of this Charter.
(ii) Adding Items to a Regular Meeting Agendas: Public Comment. Members of Boards and Commission may add items to the agenda of any regular Meeting as follows: prior to notice and posting of the agenda, unless otherwise required by Law (See, §1-4.R), by petition of one-third (1/3rd) of the members to the Chair; and, a simple majority of the members present and voting if motion is made on the day of the regular Meeting, insofar as such modifications are in accordance with Law. Following the addition of an item to the agenda the Board or Commission is required to permit public comment on such added items.
(iii) Submission Requirements. The rules of each Board and Commission shall establish a submission requirement for documents to be considered at the subsequent Meetings of such body. For the purposes of §7-1.B(7)(b)(ii), above, documents shall be provided to the public online as soon as available to the members of the Board or Commission.
(iv) Executive Session and Other Legal or Regulatory Proceedings. Notwithstanding the foregoing, public comment may be limited or prohibited on agenda items covered by the Law pertaining to non-public Meetings
252 or executive sessions
253, by applicable provisions of collective bargaining agreement, if any; and any Laws or agreements protective of the privacy rights, confidentiality or legal rights associated with any party before the Board or Commission. Notwithstanding the foregoing, Boards and Commissions should strive to permit public comment where possible in order to reach a balance between the public interest, contractual and legal obligations and avoiding prejudicial behavior in the decisions to be rendered; as may be determined by opinion of the Town Attorney.
(8) Political Composition: Minority Party Representation
254. Unless otherwise required by the General Statutes or as otherwise set forth in this Charter, the political affiliation of the members of all appointed Boards or Commissions or panel of alternates shall reflect the requirements of the General Statutes with respect to minority party representation
255. This provision shall apply to all Boards or Commissions established or required by this Charter or established by Ordinance.
(9) Compensation Prohibited
256. Except as otherwise set forth in this Charter or by Ordinance, no member of any appointed Board or Commission shall receive compensation for services as such member.
C. Appointment
257. Except as otherwise provided by the General Statutes or this Charter, all members or alternate members of Boards or Commissions shall be appointed by the Mayor as set forth in this Charter, subject to approval by the Legislative Council. All Board or Commission members shall serve until the completion of their respective terms or until their successors have been appointed and qualified.
(1) Limitations on the Mayoral Appointment Authority to Boards and Commissions
258. The Mayor's power of appointment pertaining to all members of Boards and Commissions, including vacancies, is set forth in this section of the Charter and is absolute unless otherwise set forth in the General Statutes or other specified provision of this Charter. Notwithstanding the foregoing, in the event the Mayor fails to announce and submit to the Legislative Council a candidate for reappointment or replacement, in the event of a Vacancy, on said Board or Commission:
(a) within ninety (90) Days following the end of the term of the member or the date of the Vacancy (in accordance with notice from the Town Clerk), whichever is applicable, during the first six (6) months of the Mayor's first term of office; or,
(b) within sixty (60) Days following the end of the term of the member or the date of the Vacancy (in accordance with notice from the Town Clerk), whichever is applicable, during the remainder of the Mayor's term of office;
(c) within thirty (30) Days following the rejection of a Mayoral appointment by the Legislative Council, then the Legislative Council shall, on its own motion, make said reappointment.
(2) Legislative Council Appointment Authority
259. Upon the failure of the Mayor to recommend an appointment as set forth in §7-1.C (1), above, the Legislative Council shall have the authority to reappoint or appoint a member to a Vacancy, whichever is applicable, by a Majority Vote of the Legislative Council. The Legislative Council shall take such action within sixty (60) Days after the date the Mayor fails to take action.
(3) Lapse of Legislative Council Authority
260. In the event the Legislative Council fails to fill the Vacancy during the sixty (60) Day period, then the remaining members of the Board or Commission for which a term has lapsed or a vacancy exists shall, by vote of a majority of the members present and voting, fill the position; subject to the right of rejection by a Majority Vote of the Legislative Council within thirty (30) Days of said vote. Said appointments are subject to the requirements of the General Statutes pertaining to minority party representation and other applicable provisions of this Charter.
(4) Limitations of Service
261. On and after first (1st) day of December 2023, no person shall be appointed to a term on any Board or Commission if at the time of the commencement of such new term such person shall have served twelve (12) consecutive years on such Board or Commission or, if during the subsequent term, said appointment would result in service in excess of said limitation of service. This limitation of service shall be applied to members of Boards and Commissions serving at the effective date of this provision. Moreover, the time served by a person filling a partial term shall be counted toward the limitation of service. Any person whose term ends due to this provision may be reappointed to such Board or Commission after a lapse of one (1) year.
(5) Youth Representation
262. There shall be two (2) non-voting positions on each Board and Commission for youths in the Town, ages fifteen (15) through eighteen (18), regardless of their status in a public or private high school. Said youth representatives shall be appointed by the Mayor in accordance with the provisions of §7-1.C of this Charter. The Mayor and Legislative Council shall establish a process for the recruitment of Youth Representatives. The non-voting members shall be exempted from the provisions of this Charter pertaining to qualifications; however, they shall be residents of the Town and subject to all provisions of Law and applicable rules of procedure and conduct pertaining to members of Boards and Commissions.
D. Vacancy
263. Unless otherwise set forth in the General Statutes or in this Charter, in the event of a Vacancy on any Board or Commission, a successor shall be appointed by the Mayor, subject to approval by the Legislative Council (subject to the provisions of §7-1.C of this Charter), for the unexpired portion of the term, as set forth in this Charter.
(1) Resignation: Effective Date
264. The effective date of a Vacancy caused by resignation shall be the date the Town Clerk notifies the Mayor or other Appointing Authority of the resignation and Vacancy, as such date is dated, filed and recorded in the records of the Clerk. A resignation may be effectuated if an oral statement is made on the record of the Board or Commission and the approved minutes of said Meeting are transmitted to the Town Clerk by the Chair.
(2) Notice to the Mayor of Vacancy Due to Resignation. The Town Clerk shall send notice of any Vacancy to the Mayor (or other Appointing Authority) and the President and Clerk of the Legislative Council within four (4) business days or receipt or knowledge. Said Clerk shall record the time of said notice as set forth herein.
E. Removal
265. Unless otherwise set forth in the General Statutes or this Charter, the Mayor may initiate proceedings to remove a member of any appointed Board, Commission, or relevant position or "panel of alternates" for any of the following reasons: (1) misconduct in the performance of duties; (2) persistent absence, as defined by Ordinance or the rules of the Board or Commission which shall be so adopted
266; (3) conviction of a felony, while in office; (4) conviction, while in office, of a misdemeanor which would undermine the public confidence in the member's ability to perform the duties of office; and, (5) violation of §7-1.F of this Charter, as determined by the Mayor or other appointing authority. The Chair or a majority of the full membership of any Board or Commission may recommend removal of a member for the reasons set forth herein. Rules of Procedure for the removal of said member, and additional grounds for removal shall be set by Ordinance.
F. Residency Requirement
267. Except as otherwise provided by Ordinance, no person may serve on a Board or Commission unless such person is an Elector of the Town; or, in the case of a district representative, a resident of the district. If any such person who is a member of a Board or Commission shall cease to be an Elector of the Town or a resident of a district where residence is required for holding said office, such person shall thereupon cease to hold appointive office in the Town or district. Failure to resign shall be grounds for removal under §7-1.E of this Charter.
(1) District Representation
268. In the event a person is appointed as a district representative to a Board or Commission, the member shall serve as long as they remain a resident of the district they represent. If the member moves from the district, such person shall cease to hold appointive office in the district, as set forth in §7-1.F. In the event a member is removed from the district following reapportionment under § 3-7 of this Charter, the member may continue to represent the district on said Board or Commission for the remainder of the term of office.
G. Representation on Boards and Commissions
269. The Mayor and other appointing authorities are required to consider appointments to ensure that, to the fullest extent possible, the composition of Boards and Commissions reflect the diversity of the residents and the geographic areas of the Town.
(1) Diversity. In furtherance of this provision, Boards and Commissions should reflect the diversity, including the race, color, ethnicity, religious creed, age, sex, national origin, ancestry, status as a veteran, socio-economic status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, familial and marital status, pregnancy, or physical and mental disability and cultural make-up of the Town in order to achieve a representative balance of its residents.
(2) Geographical Areas of the Town. Moreover, Hamden is committed to ensuring fair representation of residents from all voting districts on Boards and Commissions, including balanced representation from throughout the Town. In order to advance the intent of this provision, the Mayor or any other appointing authority shall make best efforts to avoid the appointment of more than one member from the same Legislative Council District; however, under no circumstance shall appoint more than two. While this Charter may specifically populate some Boards and Commissions on the basis of the Legislative Council Districts, this provision applies, subject to the exceptions specifically set forth herein, to Boards and Commissions. The Legislative Council may create or modify the composition of any Board or Commission as set forth in §7-1.B(1)(b) of this Charter. Notwithstanding the foregoing, this limitation shall not apply to any Board or Commission charged with a mission focused on a specific geographic area of the Town.
(3) Backgrounds. Of equal weight with the foregoing requirements, the Mayor and other appointing authorities are obligated to take into consideration a diversity of backgrounds, life experience, expertise, as well as personal integrity and a commitment to ensuring an ethical and transparent local government. The Mayor and Legislative Council, when examining new candidates for appointment to Boards and Commissions are required to give due consideration to recommendations made by representatives of Outreach Organizations as set forth in §7-1.K (2) of this Charter and other similar organizations as well as the role of the Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Commission as set forth in § 7-2.L of this Charter.
H. Dual Appointment Prohibited; Exceptions
270. Except where otherwise provided by general or special law, no person may serve as an appointed member of more than one Board or Commission at the same time, with the exception of a Charter Revision Commission, other Boards or Commissions of finite duration or appointment as a representative of the Town on regional entities
271. Members of the Legislative Council may only serve on a Board or Commission if assigned as a representative to such Board or Commission for the sole purpose of representing the Council.
I. Restrictions Pertaining to Members of the Civil Service Commission, Finance Commission
272, Board of Ethics and Police Commission and Fire Commission
273. No person who has served in the previous two (2) years in municipal office in the Town of Hamden (other than a member of the Boards or Commissions set forth in this sub-section) or a political party officer, shall be appointed to membership on the Civil Service Commission, Finance Commission, Board of Ethics, Police Commission or Fire Commission. For purposes of this section, the term "Municipal Office" means an individual who holds or has held a municipal office (as defined in C.G.S. §9-372 but shall not include a justice of the peace or notary public) in the Town and the term "political party officer" means an officer of a national committee of a political party, state central or town committee or any person employed by such committee for compensation.
J. Required Cooperation
274. Each Official
275 and employee of any Department
276 of the Town shall assist the Boards and Commissions and the pertinent Departments in carrying out the provisions of this section. Furthermore, in the event a Board or Commission is attached to a Department, the Department Head shall cooperate with said Board or Commission in formulating and carrying out the operational and management policies of the Department.
K. Administration of Boards and Commissions:
(1) The Role of the Town Clerk: General Administration of Boards and Commissions
277. The Town Clerk shall be responsible for the general administration of Boards and Commissions, including, but not limited to:
(a) swearing in all approved Board and Commission members;
(b) providing Board and Commission members with background materials regarding the procedures and legal issues associated with service as a member, including, but not limited to parliamentary procedure, home rule, freedom of information and open government laws;
(c) the assignment of clerks, as set forth in §7-1.B(5), above;
(d) the keeping of records to comply with the General Statutes and for public review, as set forth in §7-1.B(6), above;
(e) cooperating with other responsible Town officials on the assignment of communications technologies, as set forth in §7-1.B(6)(a), above; and,
(f) posting of all agendas and minutes of Boards and Commissions, as set forth in §1-4.Q and V of this Charter.
(2) The Responsibilities of the Town Clerk Pertaining to the Creation and Maintenance of a Public Applicant Pool for Boards and Commissions
278. For the purposes of creating and maintaining a public applicant pool for Boards and Commissions the Town Clerk shall:
(a) be the filing repository of interested applicants to Boards and Commissions and shall notify the Mayor's office of all such applicants;
(b) record all approved appointments and sworn oaths in the Town Meeting Book as required by the Connecticut General Statutes.
(c) update the website of the Town on the status of Boards and Commissions within seven (7) Days following any change in the composition of any entity and republishing the list of Boards and Commissions as set forth in §7-1.K(4)(b) and (c), below; and,
(d) notify the Mayor and Council President of all noticed Vacancies, resignations (as set forth in §7-1.D(3), above) and upcoming term expirations on Boards and Commissions and shall record the time of said notice for the purposes of §7-1.C(1) of this Charter, within four (4) business days or receipt or knowledge of such Vacancy or three (3) months prior to the end of the term of office ("Effective Date"); and,
(3) The Role of the Mayor. The Mayor's office shall (a) maintain records of incumbency of Boards and Commission by list; and (b) coordinate the list with the Town Clerk on a quarterly basis.
(4) Publication of Boards and Commissions: Applicant Pool
279. For the purposes of creating an applicant pool during the months of May and November of each year, the Mayor shall cause to be
(a) published on the Town website;
(b) posted in a conspicuous location available to the public in the office of the Town Clerk and in such location in Town Hall as designated by the Mayor; and,
(c) if practicable, published in a newspaper of local availability to the residents of the Town and, an updated list of all the Boards and Commissions, specifically setting forth the terms set to expire during the subsequent six (6) months following the publication.
In addition, following receipt of the Town Clerk's notice of a vacancy to the Mayor280, as set forth in §7-1.D(3), above, or upon the pending expiration of a term on a Board or Commission, the Mayor shall provide Public Notice that such position is subject to appointment, at least seventy-two (72) hours of receipt of such notice from the Town Clerk or, in the case of upcoming expiring terms, three (3) months in advance of such expiration of the term (See, § 1-4.R)
281. The Mayor shall publish or post, as the case may be, such notice (1) on the Town website and other electronic media, including social media and other methods of reaching the public; (2) in a conspicuous location available to the public in the office of the Town Clerk and in such location in Town Hall as designated by the Mayor; and, (3) if practicable, in a newspaper of local availability to the residents of the Town
282.
(d) Any Elector desirous of serving on any Board or Commission may express such desire in writing addressed to the Town Clerk who shall, forthwith, forward such correspondence and a list of all candidates for the position283 to the Mayor or other such appointing authority who shall retain such correspondence on file for two (2) years.
(e) The Mayor shall invite the Electors of the Town who are interested in serving to apply by submitting their name, address and qualifications, in writing, for membership on such Board or Commission to the Town Clerk284.
(f) The Mayor may nominate an individual from this list and submit the nomination to the Legislative Council, which shall approve or disapprove the Mayor's selection; however, if the nominee is not taken from the list the Mayor shall provide an explanation285.
(g) The appointing authority of any member of any Board or Commission shall review such notices prior to making the appointment to such Board286.
(5) Additional Public Outreach
287. In addition to the publication requirements of this section, the Mayor and the Town Clerk will work to develop an applicant pool of diverse and knowledgeable candidates for Board and Commission appointments, taking into account resources such as, political, religious, community-based, social, mutual benefit organizations, civic and business organizations.
234 Charter Revision of 2011.
235 2022 modification of 2011 Charter § 7-1.A.
236 At the time of adoption, the following Boards and Commission perform such functions: Civil Service Commission; Board of Ethics; Zoning Board of Appeals; Planning and Zoning Commission, Building Board of Appeals; Personnel Appeals Board and Inland Wetlands Commission. The Police and Fire Commissions also have regulatory functions in their complaint processes and personnel functions. If adopted the Finance Commission would have discretionary and oversight functions that would fall into this category.
237 At the time of adoption, the following Boards and Commission perform such functions: Police Commission and Fire Commission, Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Commission and Library Board.
238 NEW (2022).
239 At the time of adoption of this Charter amendment the applicable provision was C.G.S. §1-200(2) and (6).
240 Comment of the 2022 Charter Revision Commission: Remote meetings are entirely "virtual." There is no in-person component. At the time of the adoption of this Charter state law requires an accommodation for "remote" meetings; seem, P.A. 22-3.
241 Comment of the 2022 Charter Revision Commission: A "hybrid meeting" is one which utilizes electronic equipment in conjunction with an in-person meeting. These meetings are government by P.A. 22-3.
242 NEW (2022).
243 2022 recodification of 2011 Charter § 7-1. A(1).
244 NEW (2022).
245 NEW (2022).
246 2022 modification of 2011 Charter § 7-1.A (2).
247 NEW (2022).
248 NEW (2022).
249 NEW (2022).
250 NEW (2022).
251 NEW (2022).
252 At the time of adoption of this Charter amendment the applicable provision was C.G.S. §1-200(2).
253 At the time of adoption of this Charter amendment the applicable provision was C.G.S. §1-200(6).
254 2022 modification and recodification of 2011 Charter § 7-1. F.
255 See, C.G.S. § 9-167a entitled "Minority representation".
256 2022 modification and recodification of 2011 Charter § 7-1. G.
257 Charter Revision of 2011.
258 NEW (2022).
259 NEW (2022).
260 NEW (2022).
261 NEW (2022).
262 NEW (2022).
263 2022 modification and recodification of 2011 Charter § 7-1. C.
264 NEW (2022).
265 2022 recodification of 2011 Charter § 7-1. H.
266 NEW (2022) (the final clause).
267 2022 recodification of 2011 Charter § 7-1. D.
268 NEW (2022).
269 NEW (2022).
270 Charter Revision of 2011.
271 NEW (2022).
272 2022 modification of 2011 Charter § 7-2.I, adding the Finance Commission.
273 2022 modification of 2011 Charter § 7-1.I.
274 Charter Revision of 2011.
275 "Official" replaces "officer".
276 "Department" includes the deleted term "...or agency...".
277 NEW (2022).
278 NEW (2022).
279 2022 modification of 2011 Charter § 7-1. K.
280 See, C.G.S. §7-193(b).
281 2022 recodification and modification of 2011 § 5-4 entitled "Appointments to Boards or Commissions" which modified 1983 Charter § 5-5 by adding the following: "In addition to the requirement set forth in §7-1. L of this Charter, the Town Clerk shall publish such notice on the Town web-site, in a conspicuous location available to the public in the office of such Town Clerk and, if practicable, in a newspaper available to residents of the Town". See also, modification of 1983 Charter § 5-5 (first sentence).
282 2022 recodification of 2011 Charter § 5-4.A which modified Charter Revision of 2011.
283 2022 recodification of 2011 Charter § 5-4.C which modified 1983 Charter § 5-5 (third sentence).
284 2022 recodification of 2011 Charter § 5-4.B which modified 1983 Charter § 5-5 (second sentence).
285 2022 recodification of 2011 Charter § 5-4.D which modified 1983 Charter § 5-5 (fourth sentence).
286 2022 recodification of the final sentence of 2011 Charter § 7-1. K.
287 NEW (2022).