[HISTORY: Adopted by the Town Council of the Town of Braintree 5-18-2010 by Ord. No.
09-053. Amendments noted where applicable.]
GENERAL REFERENCES
Wetlands — See Ch. 12.20.
The Mayor shall appoint a Conservation Commission, consisting
of at least five but not more than seven members, who shall exercise
the powers provided in MGL c. 40, § 8C. The Mayor shall
designate one member to serve as the Chair of the Commission, and
the members shall select a Vice Chair and Clerk.
The members of the Conservation Commission shall serve an indefinite
term.
A.
The Conservation Commission is established to protect, promote and
enhance the quantity and quality of the natural resources within the
Town, especially wetlands, wildlife and water resources, through planning,
acquisition, land management, regulation, scientific research and
public education. The Conservation Commission may conduct research
into its local land areas and shall seek to coordinate the activities
of unofficial bodies organized for similar purposes.
B.
The Commission may advertise, prepare, print and distribute books,
maps, charts, plans and pamphlets which in its judgment it deems necessary
for its work. Among such plans may be a conservation and passive outdoor
recreation plan which shall be, as far as possible, consistent with
the Town Master Plan and with any regional plans relating to the area.
C.
The Conservation Commission is responsible for the application of
the Town's Wetlands Ordinance[1] and the provisions of MGL c. 131, § 40 in protecting
floodplains, water bodies and other wetlands within the Town, and
other ordinances and regulations as directed.
[1]
Editor's Note: See Ch. 12.20, Wetlands.
D.
The Conservation Commission may adopt policies and promulgate land
management plans for properties of the Town held for conservation
purposes. Such land management plans shall attempt to integrate certain
active and passive public uses while protecting natural resources.
E.
The Conservation Commission may receive gifts, bequests or devises
of personal property or interests in real property in the name of
the Town, subject to approval of the Mayor.
F.
The Conservation Commission may receive monetary gifts for development
of a conservation fund, and expend the same, subject to the General
Laws and the approval of the Mayor.
G.
The Conservation Commission, as a division of the Department of Planning
and Community Development, shall receive staff support from the Department
and coordinate activities with the Director of Planning and Community
Development.
