As used in this chapter, unless the context indicates otherwise, the
following terms have the following meanings:
COMMISSION
The Conservation Commission established pursuant to Chapter
10.
SELECTMEN
The Board of Selectmen for the Town of Topsham.
Interests in land and other real property interests to be acquired and
held as part of the Commission on behalf of the Town of Topsham must be situated
within the boundaries of the municipality and may consist of any of the priority
conservation areas identified in the Town's Natural Areas Plan.
The Commission shall file with the Selectmen an open space, public access
and conservation plan, which shall be, as far as possible, consistent with
the Town's Comprehensive Plan and with any regional planning relating
to the area. The Commission may, from time to time, amend the plan. The Commission
shall actively seek comments from the Planning Board, the Selectmen, and the
general public at a public hearing before adopting a plan or revisions to
a plan.