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Shelton, Conn., Code of Ordinances ch. 2, art. III, div. 14 § 2-116.22

Membership and terms

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Operative Text

Shelton, Conn., Code of Ordinances ch. 2, art. III, div. 14 § 2-116.22
The Commission shall be composed of five members appointed by the Board of Aldermen as follows: two members to serve for a term of two years and three members to serve for a term of one year. Upon the expiration of each member's term, members shall thereafter be appointed by the Board of Aldermen to terms of three years. Members shall be electors of the City and not more than three shall be of the same political party. There shall be one landlord member, one tenant member and three citizen members who are neither landlords nor tenants.
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Plain English

Section 2-116.22 of the Shelton Code of Ordinances establishes the structure and composition of the City's Rental Housing Commission. The Commission consists of five members appointed by the Board of Aldermen, with staggered initial terms of one or two years, after which all subsequent appointments run for three years. Members must be registered voters of Shelton, no more than three may belong to the same political party, and the body must include one landlord representative, one tenant representative, and three citizen members who are neither landlords nor tenants.

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For Property Managers

Under § 2-116.22, one seat on the Shelton Rental Housing Commission is specifically designated for a landlord member, appointed by the Board of Aldermen. Property owners and managers who wish to participate in local rental housing governance may seek appointment to that seat, keeping in mind the eligibility requirements that members be registered Shelton voters and that the Commission maintain its prescribed political-party balance. Operators subject to Commission oversight generally benefit from understanding who currently holds the landlord seat and how the Commission's balanced membership shapes its deliberations.

General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.

For Tenants

Section 2-116.22 reserves one Commission seat specifically for a tenant member, ensuring that renters have direct representation on the Shelton Rental Housing Commission. Tenants who want to know who represents their interests on the Commission can review current Board of Aldermen appointment records, since that body is responsible for making all appointments under this provision. Tenant-rights organizations familiar with Shelton's local governance can be a useful resource for understanding how the Commission's composition affects rental housing decisions that may bear on renters' situations.

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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