Bill > S2355

This bill allows the town administrator of Sturbridge to appoint up to two alternate members to the town's conservation commission, which is a local board responsible for protecting natural resources. These alternate members can serve for terms of up to three years, with their appointments staggered to ensure continuity. The bill also clarifies that the chair of the conservation commission can assign an alternate member to fill in for a regular member who is absent, unable to perform their duties, or has a conflict of interest, or to temporarily fill a vacancy until the town administrator makes a permanent appointment. This provision aims to ensure the conservation commission can continue to function effectively even when regular members are unavailable.