The Community Preservation Committee shall study
the needs, possibilities and resources of the Town regarding community
preservation. The Committee shall consult with existing municipal
boards, the Department of Public Works, and the Housing Authority,
or person acting in those capacities or performing like duties, in
conducting such studies. As part of its study, the Committee shall
hold one annual public informational hearing, or more at its discretion,
on the needs, possibilities and resources, notice of which shall be
posted publicly and published for each of two (2) weeks preceding
a hearing in a newspaper of general circulation in the Town.
In case any section, paragraph or part of this
article is for any reason declared invalid or unconstitutional by
any court, every other section, paragraph or part shall continue in
full force and effect.
Provided that the Community Preservation Act
(Chapter 149 sec. 298 of 2004) is accepted at the 2005 Town election,
this article shall take effect upon approval by the Attorney General
of the Commonwealth and after all requirements of MGL. c. 40, § 32,
have been met. Each appointing authority shall have thirty (30) days
after the effective date to make its appointments.
The Community Preservation Committee shall make
a report to the Town on an annual basis for inclusion in the Town's
annual report.