[Amended 11-18-2013 by Ord. No. 1563]
The position of Agent for the Planning Board shall be appointed
for one year by the Mayor, subject to confirmation by the City Council.
The salary of the Agent shall be established in the ordinances designating
salaries and wages for the City employees.
The Agent for the Planning Board shall report to the Director
of Community Development and Planning.
Duties shall consist of the following. The Agent for the Planning
Board shall:
A. Assist in the preparation of meeting agenda and minutes for the Planning
Board and Development Review Committee and the maintenance of files,
records and decisions.
B. Assist in the preparation and maintenance of land use, growth management,
housing, open space and other relevant plans for the City of Gardner.
C. Evaluate land use proposals for conformity with established plans,
regulations and ordinances, evaluate proposals' development impacts
and make recommendations based on said evaluations.
D. Evaluate environmental information and recommend mitigation measures
to reduce adverse impacts of development.
E. Make site inspections, monitor approved projects and make recommendations
to the Director and Planning Board regarding compliance with approved
plans and conditions of approval, as well as local, state and federal
land use regulations and laws.
F. Respond to inquiries from the public and businesses about land use
regulations and advise applicants about filing requirements.
G. Perform other related duties as required by the Director.