There shall be an Open Space Acquisition Commission consisting
of five members. At the initial election of Commission members, one
candidate shall be elected for a term of one year, two shall be elected
for terms of two years, two shall be elected for terms of three years,
and all subsequent terms shall be for periods of three years.
The Commission shall have the powers of a Conservation Commission
with respect to the acquisition of interests in land and the expenditure
of funds under the provisions of MGL c. 40, § 8C. The Commission
shall also have the power to hire staff and professional services
to perform its duties.
The Commission shall meet its financial obligations by:
A. Drawing
upon an open space fund that is funded by a property tax surcharge;
B. Appropriations
voted at Town Meeting; and
C. Gifts made
to the fund in cash or other negotiable securities.