[HISTORY: Adopted by the Annual Town Meeting of the Town of Guilford 10-1-1962. Amendments noted where applicable.]
GENERAL REFERENCES
Boards, commissions and committees — See Ch. 9.
Harbor management — See Ch. 48.
[Amended 1-7-2013 by the Board of Selectment]
There be and is hereby created, in the Town of Guilford, a Marina Commission, the members of which shall be appointed by the Board of Selectmen. The Commission shall consist of five members and two alternates, who must be electors of the Town. Insofar as practicable, members appointed shall be representative of all groups interested in the operations of the Marina. No more than three shall be from one political party. Alternate members shall, when seated, have all the powers and duties of a member of the Commission.
Initially, the Board of Selectmen shall appoint one member to the Commission to serve for a term of one year, two members to serve for a term of two years and two to serve for a term of three years or until a successor is appointed and qualified. Thereafter, all appointments shall be for a term of four years or until a successor is appointed and qualified. Vacancies shall be filled for the unexpired term by the Board of Selectmen. Members of the Commission shall serve without pay.
Annually, immediately after the regular appointment of a new member or members, the members of the Commission shall meet and elect a Chairperson and such other officers as may be necessary.
The Commission shall hold regular meetings and shall designate the time and place thereof and shall have the power to adopt rules and regulations for the conduct of business within its jurisdiction and shall keep a record of all its proceedings. Three members shall constitute a quorum. When a member shall fail to be present at four consecutive meetings or at 1/4 of the meetings held in any fiscal year, his or her membership shall be vacant, unless his or her absence shall be excused by the Commission and the reason thereof entered into the record of the Commission's proceedings.
[Amended 8-1-1994 by the Board of Selectmen]
The powers and duties of the Marina Commission shall be exercised and performed as herein provided and in conformity with the town ordinances.
A. 
The Marina Commission shall be charged with the control, development, management, operation and maintenance of the Town Marina and, in connection with such duties, shall have the power to expend funds appropriated by the town, generated through revenue-producing activities of the Commission or donated or bequeathed by private individuals or organizations for such purposes.
B. 
The Commission shall have the power to set and collect fees for the use of the Marina or its facilities, to make and enforce regulations appertaining thereto, to hire personnel in connection with the operation of the Marina and to do such other acts and things as may be necessary or convenient in the operation of the Marina.
C. 
The Commission shall have the power to call upon any other department of the town government for assistance in the performance of its duties and to cooperate with any other department of the town government in projects of mutual interest.
The Commission, at the regularly designated time, shall submit an estimate of anticipated expenditures for the coming fiscal year. The Commission shall operate within the budget as approved.
The Commission shall, from time to time, but not less often than annually, make a report to the Town Meeting relative to the work of the Commission and shall submit such other reports as may be requested from time to time.