Fairfield, Conn., Code of Ordinances ch. 87 (2026) § 87-1

A. Pursuant to and in conformity with C.G.S. §§ 7-148b through 7-148f, 47a-20 and 47a-23c, there is hereby created a Fair Rent Commission ("Commission") for the purpose of controlling and eliminating excessive rental charges for housing accommodations within the Town, and to carry out the purposes, duties, responsibilities and all provisions of the above-described sections and any other sections of the statutes, as they may be amended from time to time, pertaining to fair rent commissions. B. The Commission shall consist of five members and two alternates, all of whom shall be electors of the Town of Fairfield. In selecting the five regular members, priority shall be given to one residential landlord and one residential tenant. The remaining three members shall be neither a tenant nor a landlord. Not more than three members shall be registered with the same political party. The alternate members shall be neutral members who are neither landlords nor tenants. The alternates shall not be members of the same political party. C. The members and alternates shall be appointed by the Board of Selectmen with the approval of the Representative Town Meeting. The Board of Selectmen shall appoint the initial members of the Fairfield Fair Rent Commission as soon as practicable after the enactment of this chapter. A quorum shall consist of three members or seated alternates. Members of the Commission shall serve without compensation. Of the members first appointed, one shall serve for one year; two shall serve for two years; and two shall serve for three years. Thereafter, each succeeding member shall be appointed for a term of three years. The Health Director and the Director of Community and Economic Development, or their designees, shall serve as ex officio members without vote.