[HISTORY: Adopted by the Town of Greenfield as amended 6-15-2011 by Order No. FY 11-108 (Ch. 141 of the 2002 Bylaws). Subsequent amendments noted
where applicable.]
There is hereby established, according to a vote at Annual Town
Meeting dated March 14, 1970, an Urban Redevelopment Authority according
to the provisions of MGL c. 121B, § 4, as amended.
The Authority will engage in urban renewal projects and arrange
government and other participation to this end, and the Authority
should be known as the "Greenfield Redevelopment Authority."
A.Â
Four members
of the Authority shall be appointed by the Mayor, subject to confirmation
by the Town Council and consistent with MGL 121B, § 5, with
staggered terms starting at five years, four years, two years and
one year, with three-year appointments following the initial term.
B.Â
One member
of the Redevelopment Authority shall be appointed by the Governor's
Office for an initial term of three years. Thereafter, as the term
of a member of the Redevelopment Authority expires, his/her successor
shall be elected/appointed for a term of five years from such expiration.
Members of the Greenfield Redevelopment Authority shall be restricted
to residents of the Town of Greenfield.
The Greenfield Redevelopment Authority shall have all the powers
and duties as outlined in the laws and statutes of the Commonwealth
of Massachusetts, and said Authority may employ experts, clerical
help and other employees, subject to the appropriation therefor.
