Glastonbury, Conn., Code of Ordinances ch. 2, art. XVII § 2-302
Organization and vacancies
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The commission shall choose a chairperson and vice-chairperson from among its members by ballot, shall keep records of its meetings and activities, and shall report annually to the town council in the same manner as other agencies and commissions of the town. Any vacancy on the fair rent commission, from whatever cause occurring, shall be filled by appointment of town council for the unexpired portion of the term, within the guidelines of Section 802 of the Town Charter. The town council may remove any member for cause in accordance with a code of conduct ordinance, and thereafter fill such vacancy. If, during the term of a commission appointment, a member's status changes with respect to whether he/she is a tenant or a landlord, the member shall be disqualified from the commission and the position shall be deemed vacant.
Glastonbury Code of Ordinances ch. 2, art. XVII § 2-302 establishes the internal organizational structure and membership rules for the Fair Rent Commission. The commission must elect its own chairperson and vice-chairperson, maintain records, and submit annual reports to the town council. Vacancies—whether caused by removal, resignation, or a change in a member's landlord or tenant status—are filled by town council appointment for the remainder of the unexpired term, consistent with Section 802 of the Town Charter.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under Glastonbury Code of Ordinances ch. 2, art. XVII § 2-302, landlords who serve on the Fair Rent Commission should be aware that their membership is contingent on maintaining their status as a landlord throughout their term. A compliant commission member monitors whether any change in personal circumstances—such as no longer owning rental property—would affect their eligibility, since such a change triggers automatic disqualification and a vacancy. Property owners interested in the commission's composition or appointment process can engage with the town council, which holds appointment authority.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Glastonbury Code of Ordinances ch. 2, art. XVII § 2-302 is relevant to tenants because it governs how the Fair Rent Commission—the body that may hear rent-related matters—is organized and who may serve on it. Tenants should know that commission members who change their landlord or tenant status mid-term are disqualified, helping to preserve the intended balance of representation on the commission. Tenants who have concerns about the commission's composition or a potential vacancy can raise those concerns with the Glastonbury town council or consult a local tenant-rights organization for guidance.
General guidance for tenants — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult a tenant-rights organization or attorney for advice on your case.
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