§ 4501. Creation of conservation commissions A conservation commission may be created at any time when a municipality votes to create one, or, if the charter of a municipality permits it, when the legislative body of the municipality votes to create one. (Added 1977, No. 250 (Adj. Sess.), § 1.)
§ 4502. Membership; appointment; terms (a) A conservation commission shall have not less than three nor more than nine members. All members shall serve without compensation, but may be reimbursed by the municipality for necessary and reasonable expenses. All members shall be residents of the municipality. (b) Members of the conservation commission shall be appointed, […]
§ 4503. Removals; vacancies (a) Any member of a conservation commission may be removed at any time for just cause by vote of the legislative body, for reasons given to him or her in writing and after a public hearing thereon if he or she so requests. (b) Any appointment to fill a vacancy shall […]
§ 4504. Rules (a) At its organizational meeting a conservation commission shall adopt by majority vote of those present and voting such rules as it deems necessary and appropriate for the performance of its functions. It shall annually elect a chair, a treasurer, and a clerk. (b) Times and places of meetings of a conservation […]
§ 4505. Powers and duties of conservation commissions Any conservation commission created under this chapter may: (1) make an inventory and conduct continuing studies of the natural resources of the municipality including: (A) air, surface and ground waters, and pollution thereof; (B) soils and their capabilities; (C) mineral and other earth resources; (D) streams, lakes, […]
§ 4506. Disposition of property Land, rights, or other property acquired by a municipality under this chapter shall not be sold or diverted to uses other than conservation or recreation except after approval by an affirmative vote of the voters of the town at the annual meeting. (Added 1977, No. 250 (Adj. Sess.), § 1.)
