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Cambridge Code of Ordinances ch. 2.76 § 2.76.050

Nominations

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Operative Text

Cambridge Code of Ordinances ch. 2.76 § 2.76.050
A. Not less than two months prior to making such appointments, or reappointments, the City Manager shall solicit nominations from as many public service groups and other sources which they deem appropriate as possible.
B. In keeping with the policy of the City Council, the members of the Commission shall be representative of the population of the City. The Commission shall contain members of groups traditionally targets of discriminatory behavior.
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Plain English

Cambridge Code of Ordinances ch. 2.76 § 2.76.050 governs how the City Manager fills seats on the Rent Control Commission. At least two months before making any appointment or reappointment, the City Manager must actively seek out nominations from public service groups and other sources considered appropriate. The ordinance also requires that the Commission's membership reflect the city's overall population, including people from groups that have historically faced discrimination.

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Plain English — not legal advice.

For Property Managers

Although ch. 2.76 § 2.76.050 primarily directs the City Manager's appointment process rather than landlord conduct, property owners and managers benefit from understanding how the Commission is composed. A Commission shaped by this provision is designed to represent a broad cross-section of Cambridge residents, which informs the regulatory environment in which rental housing operates. Landlords who engage with public service organizations may encounter the nomination process as part of broader civic participation.

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

For Tenants

Under ch. 2.76 § 2.76.050, tenants have an interest in ensuring the Commission is composed as the ordinance requires—broadly representative of Cambridge residents and inclusive of historically marginalized groups. Tenants or tenant-rights organizations who believe the nomination or appointment process was not followed may consider raising the matter with the City Manager's office or the City Council. Local tenant advocacy groups can help residents understand how Commission membership affects rent regulation oversight and what avenues exist for civic engagement in the appointment process.

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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