[Adopted 1-8-1985 by Ord. No. 327]
The Town of Wallingford hereby adopts the provisions of Chapter 50,
Sections 4-124i to 4-124p, inclusive, of the General Statutes of the State
of Connecticut concerning Regional Councils of Government.
The Regional Council of Governments shall be entitled to exercise all
of the rights and authority and shall be subject to all of the responsibilities
and duties provided for in the General Statutes; said powers and duties shall
consist of consideration of such matters of a public nature common to two
or more members of the Council as it deems appropriate, including matters
affecting the health, safety, welfare, education and economic conditions of
the area comprised by its members.
The Council shall promote cooperative arrangements and coordinate action
among its members and make recommendations therefor to the members and such
other public and private agencies as exist or perform functions within the
region.
The planning duties and responsibilities of the Regional Council of
Governments shall be carried out exclusively by a Regional Planning Commission
in accordance with Section 4-124o of the General Statutes.
The Mayor shall appoint, subject to confirmation by the Council in accordance
with the provisions of the Charter of the Town of Wallingford, a representative
to the Regional Planning Commission; said appointee shall serve a two-year
term, beginning on January 1 of each even-numbered year.
The Mayor is hereby authorized to represent the Town of Wallingford
in the deliberations of the Regional Council of Governments.
