There shall be an Agricultural Commission to
address agricultural issues and represent agricultural interest in
the Town of Sunderland.
The duties and responsibilities of the commission
shall include, but not be limited to:
A. Advising the Selectboard, Planning Board, Conservation
Commission, Board of Health, and Historical Commission on projects
and activities involving agricultural lands in Town;
[Amended by Ch. 141 of the Acts of 2019, approved 12-12-2019]
B. Engaging in projects and activities to promote the
business of farming, farming activities and tradition, and farmland
protection in Town including educational programs and community events;
and,
C. Reporting to Town Meeting on its projects and activities
on annual basis.
[Amended by Ch. 141 of the Acts of 2019, approved 12-12-2019]
The Commission shall be composed of five members,
appointed by the Selectboard, to include one concurrent member of
the Conservation Commission and four at-large Town resident representatives.
At least three of the members of the Commission shall be engaged in
the business of farming or related agricultural industries. The Selectboard
shall fill a vacancy based on the unexpired term of the vacancy and
in such manner so as to maintain the aforesaid composition of the
Commission.
Two members shall be appointed for three year
terms; one member for a two year term and three years thereafter;
one member for a one year term and three years thereafter and the
Conservation Commission member shall be appointed annually.