Section 679:15 – Appeal.
679:15 Appeal. – Decisions of the board may be appealed to the supreme court by any party in accordance with the provisions of RSA 541 as from time to time amended. Source. 2019, 346:260, eff. July 1, 2020.
Section 679:6 – Timing of Appeals and Board Proceedings.
679:6 Timing of Appeals and Board Proceedings. – I. Appeals shall be filed with the board within 30 days of the final decision of a municipal board, committee, or commission. At the same time an appeal is filed with the board, the applicant shall notify the municipal board, committee, or commission of such appeal. […]
Section 679:7 – Jurisdiction; Court Appeals.
679:7 Jurisdiction; Court Appeals. – I. In matters within its authority the board shall have concurrent, appellate jurisdiction with the superior court. An election by any party to bring an action before the board shall be deemed a waiver of any right to bring an action in the superior court, but shall not abrogate […]
Section 679:8 – Quorum; Disqualification; Temporary Members.
679:8 Quorum; Disqualification; Temporary Members. – I. In all matters a majority of the board shall constitute a quorum to transact business. II. No member of the board shall represent a party or testify as an expert witness or render any professional service for any party or interest before the board, and any member […]
Section 679:1 – Board Established.
679:1 Board Established. – There is hereby established a housing appeals board, hereinafter referred to as the board, which shall be composed of 3 members who shall individually and collectively be learned and experienced in questions of land use law or housing development or both. At least one member shall be an attorney licensed […]
Section 679:2 – Appointment; Term; Chair.
679:2 Appointment; Term; Chair. – The members of the board shall be appointed by the supreme court and commissioned by the governor for a term of 5 years and until their successors are appointed and qualified; provided, however, that any vacancy on the board shall be filled for the unexpired term. The initial members […]
Section 679:3 – Removal.
679:3 Removal. – Any member may be removed by the same authority for inefficiency, neglect of duty, or malfeasance in office; but, before removal, the member shall be furnished with a copy of the charges and have an opportunity to be heard in defense. Source. 2019, 346:260, eff. July 1, 2020.
Section 679:4 – Compensation.
679:4 Compensation. – Each member of the board shall receive the annual salary prescribed by RSA 94:1-a and reasonable expenses, including transportation, subject to the approval of the governor and council. Source. 2019, 346:260, eff. July 1, 2020.
Section 679:5 – Authority; Duties.
679:5 Authority; Duties. – I. It shall be the duty of the board and it shall have power and authority to hear and affirm, reverse, or modify, in whole or in part, appeals of final decisions of municipal boards, committees, and commissions regarding questions of housing and housing development. This includes, but is not […]