Hamden, Conn., Mun. Code Ch. 33 §§ 33.70–33.88 § 33.73
TERMS OF OFFICE
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Members of the Commission shall be appointed for staggered terms of three years. Vacancies on the Commission shall be filled, within a reasonable time, in the manner of original appointment for the unexpired portion of the term. Any member of the Commission may be reappointed in the manner of the original appointment. The term of office of the alternates shall be for a period of three years, or until their successors have been chosen and qualified. Not more than one of the alternate members shall be registered members of the same political party. (A) Transition provisions for § 33.72 and § 33.73 : (1) One of the members for a new position shall be appointed to a partial term that concludes on June 30, 2024 and, if reappointed thereafter, to a term of three years commencing on July 1, 2024. (2) One of the members for a new position shall be appointed to a partial term that concludes on June 30, 2025 and, if reappointed thereafter, to a term of three years commencing on July 1, 2025. (3) One of the alternates for a new position shall be appointed to a partial term that concludes on June 30, 2023, and, if reappointed thereafter, to a term of three years commencing on July 1, 2023. (4) Another alternate to fill a current vacancy shall be appointed to a partial term that concludes on June 30, 2023 and, if reappointed thereafter, to a partial term of one year commencing on July 1, 2023; and thereafter to a term of three years commencing on July 1, 2024. (5) Another alternate to fill a current vacancy shall be appointed to a partial term that concludes on June 30, 2023 and, if reappointed thereafter, to a partial term of two years commencing on July 1, 2023; and thereafter to a term of three years commencing on July 1, 2025. (Ord. 187, passed 11-5-79; Am. Ord. 734, passed 1-17-23)
Hamden Ch. 33 § 33.73 establishes how long members and alternates of the Fair Rent Commission serve and how vacancies are handled. Regular members serve staggered three-year terms, and any vacancy must be filled within a reasonable time for the remainder of the unexpired term. Alternate members also serve three-year terms, with the additional requirement that no more than one alternate may belong to the same political party. Transition provisions set out specific partial-term schedules for newly created positions introduced by the 2023 amendment.
Plain English — not legal advice.
For landlords who appear before or interact with the Hamden Fair Rent Commission, § 33.73 governs the composition and continuity of the body that hears rent-related matters. Because members serve staggered three-year terms, the Commission maintains ongoing institutional knowledge rather than turning over all at once. Operators familiar with Commission proceedings generally track membership cycles to understand the experience level of the panel reviewing any given matter.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Tenants in Hamden who bring complaints before the Fair Rent Commission should be aware that § 33.73 structures the Commission's membership to ensure continuity and political balance among alternates. Because vacancies must be filled within a reasonable time, the Commission is designed to remain functional and accessible for tenant complaints. Tenants seeking to understand the current composition of the Commission or to raise a concern about its makeup can contact the Hamden Fair Rent Commission directly 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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