Groton, Conn., Code of Ordinances ch. 9 art. II (2026) § 9-34
Commissioners' terms (Groton Art. II: Fair Rent Commission)
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(a) The initial regular members of the fair rent commission shall be appointed for staggered terms. Thereafter, regular members shall be appointed for terms of three years. (b) Appointment and removal of commission members shall be in the manner provided in section 4.5.8 of the town Charter for appointment and removal of commission members.
Section 9-34 of Groton's Code of Ordinances establishes how members of the Fair Rent Commission serve their terms. The first group of regular members is appointed on a staggered schedule to ensure continuity, and all subsequent regular members serve three-year terms. The process for appointing and removing commission members follows the procedures set out in section 4.5.8 of the Groton Town Charter.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under § 9-34, the Fair Rent Commission is a standing body whose membership rotates on staggered three-year terms, meaning the commission maintains continuity of oversight over time. Property owners and managers operating in Groton should be aware that the commission is a duly constituted body with members appointed and removable under the Town Charter, giving it ongoing institutional authority. Staying informed about commission membership and any related proceedings is a routine part of operating rental housing in Groton.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 9-34 establishes that Groton's Fair Rent Commission is a permanent, continuously operating body, with members serving staggered three-year terms under the Town Charter's appointment rules. This structure means tenants have access to a functioning commission over time, not just during a limited window. Tenants who believe they have a rent-related concern may consider reaching out to the Fair Rent Commission or a local tenant-rights organization to understand what avenues the commission provides.
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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