Town of Cromwell, CT Chapter 12 Economic Development Commission

[HISTORY: Adopted by Special Town Meeting of the Town of Cromwell 2-28-1968. Amendments noted where applicable.]

CHARTER REVISION

Effective with the general election held in November 2013, the Town changed to a Town Council/Town Manager form of government. According to Charter § 11.04, any references in Town ordinances to the "First Selectman" or to the "Board of Selectmen" shall now be deemed to refer to the "Town Manager" or the "Town Council," as appropriate.

GENERAL REFERENCES

Appointed boards and commissions — See Charter § 4.17.

Redevelopment Agency — See Ch. 48.

§ 12-1 Commission created.

The Town of Cromwell hereby creates an Economic Development Commission for the promotion and development of the economic resources of the Town of Cromwell, and said Commission is hereby designated and entitled "Cromwell Economic Development Commission."

§ 12-2 Powers and duties.

Said Commission shall be vested with all the powers, purposes and objectives set forth in Section 7-136 of the Connecticut General Statutes and amendments thereto and shall undertake the duties relative to such appointment.

§ 12-3 Membership; terms; compensation.

[Amended TC 6-16-2014]

Said Commission shall consist of five electors of the Town of Cromwell, who shall be appointed by the Town Council. Of the five members first appointed, one shall serve for a period of one year; one for a period of two years; one for a period of three years; one for a period of four years; and one for a period of five years. Thereafter, such appointed members shall serve for a period of five years. Terms shall expire on March 31 in each year. A member may be reappointed after serving his term of office. The members of the Commission shall receive no compensation for their services as such but shall be reimbursed for their necessary expenses incurred in the performance of their official duties.

§ 12-4 Election of Chairman; appointment of Clerk.

The Commission shall elect a Chairman from among its own members at the first meeting and annually thereafter. The Commission shall appoint a Clerk, who need not be a member of the Commission, and such other employees as it may deem necessary and shall prescribe and define their duties. The Clerk shall keep a complete record of the proceedings of the Commission and shall file the same with the Town Clerk. All such records shall be open for public inspection at reasonable hours.

§ 12-5 Filling of vacancy.

[Amended TC 6-16-2014]

Whenever a vacancy occurs, the Town Council shall appoint a successor to hold office for the unexpired portion of the term. A Commissioner shall continue in office until his successor is appointed.

§ 12-6 Removal of members.

[Amended TC 6-16-2014]

A Commissioner may be removed for inefficiency or neglect of duty or misconduct in office by the Town Council after a hearing conforming to recognized standards of due process of law. In the event of the removal of any Commissioner, a record of the proceedings, together with the charges and findings thereon, shall be filed in the office of the Town Clerk of Cromwell.

§ 12-7 Financial records; budget.

[Amended TC 6-16-2014]

The Commission shall maintain proper accounting and financial records and shall make an annual report to the Town Council. The Commission shall prepare a budget of the estimated revenues and expenditures for the ensuing fiscal year.