[Code 1969, § 2-71; Ord. No. 139, 12-18-1978]
There is hereby established a shellfish commission for the town, consisting of five regular members and three alternate members, all of whom shall be resident electors of the town and none of whom shall during the term of their office serve in any capacity as enforcement officers for or on behalf of the shellfish commission. Such commission shall have all of the rights, powers, duties and obligations conferred and imposed by C.G.S. § 26-257a. Such alternate members shall when seated have all the powers and duties set forth in the general statutes relating to the shellfish commission and its members.
[Code 1969, § 2-72; Ord. No. 139, 12-18-1978]
The town council, on or before January 1, following the adoption of this article, shall appoint five members whose terms shall commence on January 1. The initial members shall serve staggered terms. Thereafter, the town council shall appoint a regular member and alternate member of the commission for terms of five years from and after the expiration of the term of his predecessor in office or until his successor is appointed and has qualified. Such vacancies as may occur shall be filled by the town council for the unexpired portion of any term. The town council may remove any member of the shellfish commission for cause and upon written notice.
[Code 1969, § 2-73; Ord. No. 139, 12-18-1978]
The members of the shellfish commission shall designate one of their number to be chairman and one to be the secretary of the commission. Regular meetings of the shellfish commission shall be held at such times as the commission may determine, and at all other times at the call of the chairman. The commission shall hold at least four meetings annually. Three members of the commission shall constitute a quorum for the transaction of business. The commission shall keep accurate minutes and records of its proceedings and official actions, showing the vote of each member upon any question, or the absence or the failure of any such member to vote.
[Code 1969, § 2-74; Ord. No. 139, 12-18-1978]
The shellfish commission of the town shall have charge of all the shellfisheries and shellfish grounds lying within the jurisdiction of the town, not granted to others and not under the jurisdiction of the commissioner of agriculture, including all rivers, inland waters and flats adjacent to all beaches and waters within the limits and marine bounds of the town. The commission may issue licenses for the taking of shellfish therefrom and fix the fees therefor, may designate the quantities of such shellfish to be taken, the sizes of such shellfish and the methods of taking. The commission may prohibit the taking of such shellfish from certain designated areas for periods not in excess of one year. All moneys collected by the commission under the provisions of this section shall be paid to the commission and used by it for the protection and propagation of the shellfish under its control.
[Code 1969, § 2-75; Ord. No. 139, 12-18-1978]
The shellfish commission shall have the power to adopt, amend and repeal rules and regulations governing its procedures and the exercise of its powers and duties. All such rules and regulations shall be subject to the approval of the town council prior to becoming effective. Such regulations and any amendments, or the repeal thereof, shall take effect immediately upon filing in the office of the town clerk after such approval.
[Code 1969, § 2-76; Ord. No. 139, 12-18-1978]
Any person who violates any regulation issued by the shellfish commission pursuant to this division shall be fined as provided in C.G.S. § 26-257a(b).