[Adopted 8-9-1965]
The purpose of the Shellfish Commission shall
be to protect the natural growth of shellfish in waters under the
jurisdiction of the Town and to institute such regulations that are
necessary to preserve and improve existing natural areas and reclaim
those areas that have been destroyed. The Commission shall act as
liaison between the state and federal agencies in this common interest
and shall disseminate information to the public on the need for preservation
and protection of these natural resources.
[Amended 3-13-1995; 8-14-2006 by Ord. No. 06-19; 3-12-2007 by Ord. No.
07-03]
The Shellfish Commission shall consist of five
members and two alternates who are electors of the Town of Stratford,
who have been or are actively engaged in shellfish activities, appointed
by the Mayor.
[Amended 3-13-1995]
The term of office shall be as follows: Three
members shall be appointed for an initial term of four years, and
two members shall be appointed for an initial term of three years.
Thereafter, each member shall be appointed for a term of four years.
The alternates shall be appointed for a term of two years.
The Chairman of the Shellfish Commission shall
be appointed by a vote of the majority of the members of the Shellfish
Commission for a period of one year.
[Amended 3-13-1995; 8-14-2006 by Ord. No. 06-19; 3-12-2007 by Ord. No.
07-03]
The Mayor may remove, for cause, any individual
member of the Shellfish Commission by notice in writing.
[Amended 3-13-1995; 8-14-2006 by Ord. No. 06-19; 3-12-2007 by Ord. No.
07-03]
The Mayor may fill any vacancy on the Shellfish
Commission caused by removal, resignation or death.
The Shellfish Commission shall have the power
to perform the following duties:
A.
To conduct research into the utilization of areas
under the jurisdiction of the Town for shellfish.
B.
To coordinate the activities of unofficial bodies
organized for similar purposes.
C.
To release educational materials as is necessary to
keep the public informed as to the need of protecting this natural
resource.
D.
To keep an index of all shellfish areas under the
jurisdiction of the Town.
E.
From time to time to recommend to the Mayor and the
Town Council regulations necessary to protect and enhance the shellfish
in our Town.
[Amended 8-14-2006 by Ord. No. 06-19]
F.
To keep accurate records of meetings and activities.
G.
To make annual reports to the Town Council in the
manner required of other agencies of the Town.
H.
To perform any other function, power, duty or task
which may be granted by the State of Connecticut or the Government
of the United States.
[Added 3-13-1995]
