[Adopted as §§ 2-210 through 2-212 of the 1965 Code]
[Amended 6-1-1999 by Ord. No. 215-99]
There is hereby created and established a Conservation Commission consisting of seven members in accordance with the provisions of MGL c. 40, § 8C. Such Commission shall have such powers as are set forth in such § 8C and the power and authority to enforce the provisions of Chapter 154, Stormwater Management and Erosion Control.
The members of such Conservation Commission shall be appointed in the first instance as follows: two members for the term of one year, two members for the term of two years and three members for the term of three years. Upon the expiration of the terms of the members, their successors shall be appointed for terms of three years each. Members shall be appointed by the Mayor, subject to confirmation by the City Council.
Vacancies occurring otherwise than by expiration of a term shall be filled for the unexpired term by the Mayor, subject to confirmation by the City Council.
[Amended 6-3-2014 by Ord. No. 100-2014]
The Commission shall elect one of its members to be Chair and shall elect one of its members to be Secretary.
The Commission shall annually make a report of its activities to the City Council.[1]
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Editor's Note: Former § 3-200.1, Director of Conservation, added 5-6-1986 by Ord. No. 171-86, which immediately followed, was repealed 5-13-2008 by Ord. No. 086-08.