[Adopted 2-17-1981; amended 6-21-1983 (§ 15-20 of the 2010 Code)]
The present Cemetery Commission shall be abolished as of July
1, 1983. On July 1, 1983, a new Board of Cemetery Commissioners shall
take office which shall have all the powers, privileges and duties
of the present Commission and shall consist of five members to be
appointed by the Mayor with the approval of the Municipal Council.
The Mayor shall initially appoint, subject to the approval of the
Municipal Council, five members with terms as follows: one for a term
of one year, one for a term of two years, one for a term of three
years, one for a term of four years, and one for a term of five years,
respectively, from the first Monday in May next following such appointment
and until their successors are qualified. Thereafter, as the term
of office of any member expires, the Mayor shall annually, before
the first Monday of May, appoint a successor for a term of five years.
A vacancy in the Board shall be filled in like manner for the remainder
of the unexpired term. At least one member of the Board shall be a
registered embalmer or funeral director, duly licensed by the commonwealth
or certified by a recognized board of professional certification or
qualification, in good standing, who shall reside or maintain a place
of business or a professional practice in funeral arts and sciences
within the City of Taunton. The members of the Board shall serve without
compensation.
