[Adopted effective 7-11-1962]
A.
There is herewith established a Recreation Commission
within the Town of Ellington which shall have all of the powers under
the General Statutes of Connecticut to establish, maintain and conduct
public parks, playgrounds, baths, swimming pools, gymnasiums, recreation
places and public gardens.
B.
The Recreation Commission herein established is authorized
and empowered to request and receive appropriations from the Town,
to receive funds from other sources, and to expend such funds for
its authorized purposes.
A.
The Recreation Commission shall consist of seven members
who shall be residents and legal voters of the Town and who shall
be appointed by the Board of Selectmen for terms as hereinafter set
forth.
B.
The Board of Selectmen shall appoint seven members
of the Recreation Commission whose terms shall commence on the effective
date of this article as follows:
(1)
Three members for terms expiring on June 1, 1965.
(2)
Two members for terms expiring on June l, 1964.
(3)
Two members for terms expiring on June 1, 1963.
(4)
Members shall be appointed for three-year terms, except
to fill unexpired vacancies, upon expiration of the terms of the initial
appointment.
C.
The Board of Selectmen shall fill any vacancy on the
Commission to complete any unexpired term.
Members of the Commission shall appoint from
their number a Chairman who shall serve during his term of office
and a Secretary who shall keep a record of the Commission's meetings
and correspondence. No member of the Commission shall be entitled
to compensation for his service, but reasonable expenses may be authorized.
