When the word "council" is used in this charter, it shall refer
to the Town Council, which is the legislative body of the Town of
Windham. When the word "board" is used in this Charter, it shall be
interpreted to mean the following: "board, agency, commission, committee
or similar body of the Town." The word as used shall apply whether
such are elected or appointed. When the term "General Statutes" is
used in this Charter, it shall mean the Connecticut General Statutes
as the same may be amended from time to time.
The word "elector" when used in this Charter shall mean any
individual who has reached the age of majority, is a United States
citizen, resides within the Town of Windham, has applied to the Office
of the Registrars of Voters to become an elector, and has been deemed
qualified by the Registrar. The Registrar shall deem any individual
qualified per Chapter 143 of the General Statutes to be admitted as
an elector in the Town of Windham.
The term "voter" when used in this Charter shall mean electors
of the Town and any natural person who is a resident of the Town of
Windham, has reached the age of 18 years or more, and who, jointly
or severally, is liable to the Town for taxes, assessed against said
person on an assessment of not less than $1,000 on the last completed
grand list.
