09/30/1996 BOARD OF SELECTMEN Minutes

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B. Five (5) members present shall constitute a quorum, and a quorum is required when a formal vote is taken. Any efforts by working groups or sub-committees shall be reported to and coordinated with the full membership. § 5-57. Powers and Duties A. The Natural Resources Management Committee shall advise and assist the Board of Selectmen. The Committee is intended to coordinate the activities of the individual town agencies represented regarding natural resource management issues by serving as a forum for discussion of issues and policies and for resolving conflicting interests. B. The Committee shall be the municipal body with lead responsibility for coordinating actions of the Town agencies to implement natural resource related sections of the Local Comprehensive Plan and the Coastal Resource Management Plan and Municipal Harbor Plan (CRMP and MHP). The Committee shall be responsible for reviewing natural resource related sections of the Local Comprehensive Plan, and recommending any changes thereto to the Board of Selectmen. The Committee shall also be responsible for reviewing any updated Coastal Resources Management Plan and Municipal Harbor Plan (CRMP and MHP) and recommending changes as necessary. C. The Committee may evaluate past actions and policies, recommend future actions and policies, hold public meetings and hearings, seek adoption of bylaws and administrative procedures, and comment on projects which may have a significant impact on natural resources. D. The Committee shall report to the Town on an annual basis, and when requested by the Board of Selectmen. Submitted by the Board of Selectmen Explanation: This article is submitted to restructure the Coastal Resources Management Committee to enable the Committee to more easily carry out its function by reducing the number of members and the quorum requirement. Motion to be made by Peter Dinizio. Motion: I move Article 43 be voted as printed in the warrant. 46