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| Conservation Commission |
| Authority: |
At a Special Town Meeting held on December 16, 1963, electors of the Town of Durham adopted a resolution that created the Conservation Commission. The Board's authority is also derived from the Town Charter, Section 6 – 12 and Section 7 – 131a of the General Statutes of the State of Connecticut. |
Powers and
Duties: |
The commission is authorized and empowered to negotiate any and all leases for the rental of such open space land, to develop and execute plans and programs for the conservation and use of such open space land, and to delegate responsibility for the intensive management of any part of these lands to other public and private organizations for the benefit of the public. Additional powers and duties are provided in Section 7 – 131a of the General Statutes of the State of Connecticut.
Open Space Regulations. |
Printed
Regulations: |
Town Charter Section 6 –12, Section 7 –131A, B, C, and E of the General Statutes of the State of Connecticut, and the Town Proceedings Book 1957-1964, Special Town Meeting December 16, 1963. |
| Appointing Authority: |
Members are appointed by the Board of Selectmen. |
| Term of Office: |
Three years, with three members being appointed each year. |
| Constitution of Board/Quorum: |
Originally five members were to be appointed by the Board of Selectmen of the town. The 1972 Durham Charter revision increased the number of members of the Conservation Commission from 5 to 9. |
| History: |
At a special town meeting held on December 16, 1963, electors of the Town of Durham adopted a resolution that created and established a Conservation Commission with the powers and duties provided in Section 7 – 131a of the General Statutes of the State of Connecticut. |
| Current Board Members |
Brian Ameche, Chairman Casey Cordes Ralph Chase (Vice-Chairman) Joseph Dattilo
Michael Doyle Rick Huntley Bill LaFlamme (Secretary) Bob Melvin (Vice-Chairman) Rick Terrill |
State Park Locator Map | Agendas and Minutes Conservation Commission 2008 Meeting Dates January 8 February 12 March 11 April 8 May 13 June 10 July 8 August 12 September 9 October 14 November 11 December 9 |
Last Modified: 2/27/2008 4:19:16 PM |
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