227-E:1 Purpose. – The purpose of this chapter is to cooperate with the state of Vermont in protecting and preserving the visual, ecological and agricultural integrity of the Connecticut River Valley while planning for and guiding the development of the recreational, tourist, commercial, and residential uses of the valley. The commission shall achieve these […]
227-E:10 Staff. – There shall be the equivalent of one full-time staff person who shall be hired by the chairman of the commission with the approval of the commission. The staff person shall assist the commission in carrying out the purposes of this chapter and shall report directly to the commission. Source. 1987, 311:1, […]
227-E:2 Definitions. – In this chapter: I. "Commission" means the Connecticut River Valley resource commission. II. "Conservation easement" means a less than fee interest in property acquired for the purpose of permanently protecting a natural, cultural or historical resource or its scenic or recreational values. III. "Development rights" means the rights of a fee […]
227-E:3 Commission Established; Administratively Attached. – There is established the Connecticut River Valley resource commission. The commission shall be administratively attached to the department of environmental services pursuant to RSA 21-G:10. Source. 1987, 311:1. 2003, 319:9. 2004, 257:44, eff. July 1, 2004. 2011, 24:1, eff. July 1, 2011.
227-E:4 Membership of Commission. – I. The commission shall consist of 15 members, all of whom shall be New Hampshire residents, as follows: (a) A member of the North Country Council, designated by the council. (b) A member of the Upper Valley-Lake Sunapee Council, designated by the council. (c) A member of the Southwest […]
227-E:5 Chairman; Meetings. – I. The commission shall elect a chairman from among its members. II. The commission shall meet at least once a month and at the call of the chairman. Source. 1987, 311:1, eff. July 1, 1987.
227-E:6 Power and Duties. – In performing its duties, the commission shall cooperate with the department of environmental services and shall conform its activities with any state comprehensive plan. The commission shall: I. Assemble and assess a comprehensive inventory of all private and public resources which serve to preserve and protect the visual and […]
227-E:7 Private Donations. – In addition to the authority granted in RSA 227-E:6, the commission may solicit and accept private donations for the purpose of this chapter. Any funds received pursuant to this section shall be nonlapsing. Source. 1987, 311:1. 1990, 233:20, eff. June 26, 1990.
227-E:8 Rulemaking. – The commission shall adopt rules, after public hearing and pursuant to RSA 541-A, relative to: I. Regional promotional programs and other incentive programs for recreational facilities, resources and services. II. Criteria for the identification of priority recreational facilities and land. III. Establishing procedures for grants administered by the commission. These rules […]
227-E:9 Reports; Committee Recommendations. – I. The commission shall annually on or before September 1 submit a report of its activities and expenditures to the governor, the speaker of the house of representatives and the president of the senate, to be forwarded by each of them to the appropriate house or senate standing committee. […]
