[HISTORY: Adopted by the Town Meeting of the Town of Thompson 1-29-1970; amended 9-30-1976; 7-26-2022 (Ord. No.
10-039). Subsequent amendments noted where applicable.]
[Amended 5-30-2023]
The Thompson Recreation Commission shall consists of seven members
to be appointed by the Select Board for terms of three years commencing
April 15. The terms of the members shall be arranged so that no more
than three of the member terms shall expire in any one year. The Select
Board shall also make any appointments necessary to fill vacancies
occurring on the Commission from time to time. The membership shall
be arranged so that minority representation shall be in compliance
with the Connecticut General Statutes, Revision of 1958, revised to
January 2007, Title 9, Elections Section 9-167(a). Such members shall
be sworn and serve until their successors have been appointed and
have qualified and shall receive no compensation for their services.
The Selectpersons shall be ex officio members of such Commission.
[Amended 5-30-2023]
The Recreation Commission shall study and plan the development
of recreational facilities for the Town and make recommendation, from
time to time, to the legislative body of the Town in respect to the
development of the Town's parks and recreation programs. Said
Commission shall have the supervision and management of all the public
playgrounds, swimming pools, gymnasiums, creation places, athletic
fields, and equipment and facilities connected therewith as are or
may be hereafter established.
