The Code of Ordinances of the Town of Charlestown (the "Town") is hereby amended by the addition of Chapter
3 entitled "Affordable Housing Commission." The purpose of this ordinance is to establish a commission to foster the production of affordable housing in the Town, to monitor and report on the implementation of the Town's local affordable housing plan, and to ensure an institutional commitment to the provision of affordable housing in the Town.
Members of the Commission shall serve without pay.
The Commission shall organize annually by electing all of its officers
exclusive of the Chair who shall be designated by the Town Council.
The Commission shall adopt rules and procedures for the performance
of the duties prescribed by law and contained in this chapter.
The Town Administrator, in consultation with the Town Council and the
Commission, shall designate a Department Head who shall attend all Commission
meetings and coordinate Commission activities and needs. The Administrator
shall also arrange clerical support of the Commission consistent with its
activities and needs.