[Adopted 6-7-1983 STM, Art. 3; amended in its entirety 11-13-2023 FYTM by Art. 12]
The Select Board shall appoint a Golf Commission of seven members to serve as the policy-making board of the Captains Golf Course. Each member shall be appointed for a staggered term of three years. Reappointment at the end of a term shall be determined by the Select Board. All vacancies shall be filled by the Select Board. The Select Board may appoint a member to serve the unexpired term of a former member. All appointments will be made in accordance with the Town Charter and relevant Select Board policies.
A. 
In fulfilling its responsibility to the Town of Brewster, the Select Board, and the Town Manager, the Golf Commission shall be guided by the following principles:
(1) 
The Captains Golf Course facility shall be operated as an enterprise fund in accordance with MGL c. 44, § 53F 1/2.
(2) 
The golf course shall be operated and maintained as a recreational facility available to the residents of the Town as well as to the general public.
B. 
The Golf Commission, in coordination with the Town Manager, the Golf Operations Director, and the Course Superintendent, shall be responsible for establishing near- and long-term plans, policies and strategies for the golf course. The Golf Commission may provide recommendations on financial matters to the Town Manager and Select Board as appropriate. The Select Board shall vote to approve any proposed changes to fees, limitations on membership, and/or allocation of tee times. The Town Manager may consult with the Golf Commission in the preparation and development of the Golf Department's budget and capital plan.