Vernon, Conn., Code of Ordinances ch. 3 §§ 3-6..3-12 (2026) § 3-7
Composition; appointment; terms of members (Vernon Buildings §§ 3-6..3-12 Fair Rent Commission)
Operative Text
The Commission shall be comprised of five (5) members and three (3) alternates who shall be appointed by the Mayor and approved by the Town Council under the following standards: (1) The initial appointment of members and alternates to the Commission shall be as follows: a. Three (3) members and one (1) alternate for two-year terms; b. Two (2) members and two (2) alternates for one-year terms; (2) After the initial appointments of members and alternates, all appointments to the Commission shall be for two-year terms, subject to vacancies in membership of the Commission being filled for the remaining duration of the vacated term; (3) Members and alternates shall serve without compensation but shall be reimbursed for expenses incurred in the performance of their duties.
Vernon, Conn., Code of Ordinances ch. 3 § 3-7 establishes the structure and appointment process for the town's Commission, which consists of five members and three alternates. Members and alternates are appointed by the Mayor and confirmed by the Town Council, with initial terms staggered between one and two years to ensure continuity. After those initial appointments, all subsequent terms run for two years, except when filling a vacancy, in which case the appointee serves only the remainder of the vacated term. Commission members and alternates serve without pay but may be reimbursed for expenses tied to their official duties.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under Vernon, Conn., Code of Ordinances ch. 3 § 3-7, the Commission that may oversee housing-related matters in Vernon is a volunteer body whose members are appointed through a defined public process involving both the Mayor and the Town Council. Landlords and property managers who interact with or appear before this Commission can expect its membership to follow a structured rotation, with most members serving two-year terms. Understanding the Commission's composition and appointment cycle can help operators anticipate leadership continuity and plan accordingly when engaging with the body.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Vernon, Conn., Code of Ordinances ch. 3 § 3-7 governs how the Commission is composed and who appoints its members, which is relevant context for tenants who may need to bring concerns before that body. Because members serve staggered two-year terms and alternates are available to fill in, the Commission is designed to maintain a functioning quorum for hearings and decisions. Tenants seeking to understand who currently sits on the Commission or how to engage with it may find it helpful to contact the Vernon Town Clerk's office or a local tenant-rights organization for current membership information.
General guidance for tenants — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult a tenant-rights organization or attorney for advice on your case.
Generated November 11, 2026 — auto-generated, not yet human-reviewed. See /transparency for methodology.
Effective Timeline
References Out
No outbound references recorded yet for this provision.
References In
No inbound references recorded yet for this provision.