The Board of Selectmen be and hereby is empowered to adopt by resolution
the provisions of Section 8-40 of the Connecticut General Statutes establishing
a Housing Authority to provide housing for the elderly under the provisions
of Sections 8-112a through 8-119c of the Connecticut General Statutes.
[Added 2-20-1967 by the Board
of Selectmen]
A. The governing body of the Town of Guilford does find
that there is a shortage of safe or sanitary dwelling accommodations in the
Town of Guilford available to families of low income at rentals they can afford.
B. The governing body of the Town of Guilford does hereby
declare that there is need for a Housing Authority in the Town of Guilford
based upon the aforementioned findings.
[Added 4-3-1967 by the Board
of Selectmen]
Pursuant to Section 8-41 of the General Statutes, the Housing Authority
shall consist of five members, appointed by the Board of Selectmen. Initially,
the Board of Selectmen shall appoint one member to serve for a term of one
year, one member to serve for a term of two years, one member to serve for
a term of three years, one member to serve for a term of four years and one
member to serve for a term of five years. Thereafter, the terms of office
shall be for five years. The Housing Authority shall have the powers and duties
prescribed by the General Statutes.