[HISTORY: Adopted by the Annual Town Meeting of the Town
of Alfred 3-29-2014 by Art. 23. Amendments noted where applicable.]
A.
Members must be citizens of Alfred and registered voters of the Town
of Alfred.
B.
The Committee shall consist of not more than seven members.
[Amended 12-3-2016 ATM
by Art. 22]
C.
Members shall be appointed by the Board of Selectmen.
D.
Members shall serve for terms of three years to be staggered.
E.
Vacancies for any unexpired terms shall be filled by the Board of
Selectmen.
The Committee shall have the following duties:
A.
Review the Town of Alfred Comprehensive Plan at least every 10 years
or as needed;
B.
Recommend amendments to the Selectmen at the Annual Town Meeting
regarding the Town's Comprehensive Plan to assure it is in compliance
with state statutes, and in recognition of changes within the Town;
C.
Review and evaluate progress of goals and policies contained in the
most recently approved Comprehensive Plan annually; and
D.
Report to the Board of Selectmen annually, or more often as necessary,
on the status of Comprehensive Plan.
A.
The Committee shall consist of, but not limited to, one member of
the Alfred Planning Board, the Code Enforcement Officer, one member
of the Alfred Conservation Commission or its designee, one member
of the Fire and/or Rescue Department and other members as appointed
by the Board of Selectmen.
[Amended 12-3-2016 ATM
by Art. 22]
B.
The Committee shall annually elect a Chairman, Vice Chairman and
Secretary from among its members.
C.
The Chairman shall preside at all meetings. The Vice Chairman shall
preside in the absence of the Chairman. The Secretary shall maintain
a record of all proceedings.
D.
All meetings and records shall be subject to the Maine Freedom of
Access Act, 1 M.R.S.A. §§ 401-410. The Committee may
adopt rules of procedure consistent with this ordinance.
E.
A quorum shall consist of at least one half plus one of the appointed
members. No votes will take place unless a quorum is present.
A.
The Committee's authority shall be advisory only. Any recommendation
on a matter requiring Town Meeting action shall be printed with the
article in the warrant along with such other recommendations as may
be included by the municipal officers or required by law.
B.
An annual report of the Committee shall be part of the Annual Town
Report.
This chapter may be amended at any Annual or Special Town Meeting.
