There is hereby established in the Town of Branford a Strategic
Review Committee.
The Strategic Review Committee shall advise and assist the Board
of Selectman in matters of long-term planning for the Town of Branford,
shall advise on planning strategies, and shall facilitate short-term
decision making as required by the Board of Selectmen. The Strategic
Review Committee shall:
A. Serve as the Planning Implementation Committee as recommended in
the 2008 Town Plan of Conservation and Development.
B. Coordinate the collection and sharing of information, suggestions
and proposals concerning long planning for the Town.
C. Make recommendations to the First Selectman, and to the Planning
and Zoning Commission as directed by the First Selectman, concerning
strategic and financial planning for the Town.
D. Study and report on specific issues and monitor specific projects
as requested by the First Selectman.
E. Meet as deemed necessary but at least quarterly.
F. Hold public outreach meetings as necessary, but at least semiannually,
to report to and receive recommendations on issues relevant to the
citizens of the Town of Branford.
The Strategic Review Committee shall provide a comprehensive
written report to the Board of Selectman on an annual basis which
shall make recommendations for long-term and short-term planning for
the Town, shall assess the Town's compliance with the Plan of
Conservation and Development, and shall describe the issues that the
Town's citizens have identified as important in the public meetings
during the year. Such report shall be included in the Town Annual
Report, published by the Town Clerk, as required by state statute.
The Strategic Review Committee may adopt rules and regulations
that are consistent with its duties and responsibilities and comply
with state statute.