List of current appointed vacancies

BOARDS/COMMISSIONS/COMMITTEES DUTIES & MEMBERSHIP

BOARD OF ASSESSMENT APPEALS

The Board hears appeals from real estate property owners each spring. A session is held in the fall to hear appeals on motor vehicle assessments. Any taxpayer who is “aggrieved by the doings of the Assessor” may appeal his or her assessment to this board.

3 Members
Elected
4 year terms

BANTAM LAKE AUTHORITY

See CGS 7-151

6 Members: 3 Members from Litchfield/3 Members from Morris
Appointed by Board of Selectmen
3 year terms

BEAUTIFICATION COMMISSION

Dedicated to thoughtful and orderly planting and improvement projects maintaining the Town’s natural beauty.

7 Members; 3 Alternates
Appointed by Board of Selectman
3 year terms

CABLE TELEVISION ADVISORY COUNCIL

Liaison between community and local cable network. Monitors quality; determine viewing recommendations and proper service.

3 Members
Appointed by Board of Selectmen
2 year terms

CONSERVATION COMMISSION

Developments, conservation, supervision and regulations of natural resources, including water resources, within its territorial limits. Conducts research into the utilization and possible utilization of land areas of the town.

7 Members; 2 Alternates
Appointed by Board of Selectmen
3 year terms

ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION

Conducts research into the economic conditions and trends in Town, shall make recommendations to officials and agencies and regarding actions to improve its economic condition and development, shall seek to coordinate the activities of and cooperate with unofficial bodies organized to promote such economic development. Assist in bringing business and industries into Litchfield as well as improving existing business and industry.

7 Members; 4 Alternates
Appointed by Board of Selectmen
5 year terms

BOARD OF EDUCATION

Maintains a good public school system, implements and educational interests of the state and provides such other educational activities as in its judgment will best serve the interests of the school. Provides an appropriate learning environment for its students giving all the children as nearly equal advantages as may be practicable.

9 Members
Elected
6 year terms

BOARD OF ETHICS

Gives advisory opinions regarding possible conflicts of interest in accordance with the administration of the Litchfield Code of Ethics.

7 Members; 2 Alternate
Nominated by first selectman confirmed by Board of Selectmen
3 year terms

BOARD OF FINANCE

See CGS 7-340

6 Members; 2 Alternates
Elected
6 year terms

HOUSING AUTHORITY

Designated as the Town’s authorized housing site development agency for the purpose of carrying out housing and community development projects in conjunction with the state housing and community development program. Wells Run and Bantam Falls.

5 Members
Appointed by Board of Selectmen
5 year terms

HOUSING PARTNERSHIP

Examines and identifies housing needs and opportunities, explore availability of any state, municipal and other land suitable for development of affordable housing, review applicable zoning regulations and identify and necessary changes to same, develop a long range plan to meet identified housing needs, establish procedures for the development of a written proposal to achieve such priorities and to start a development or project designed to create additional affordable housing with the Town.

Up to 15 Members
Appointed by First Selectman
No specific term

INLAND WETLANDS COMMISSION

Promulgates regulations and acts as the inland wetlands and watercourses agency for the town.

7 Members; 2 Alternates
Appointed by Board of Selectmen
3 year terms regular members; 1 year term alternates

INTERLOCAL ADVISIORY BOARD

Reviews issues of signage and regulations for the Town and Borough. Recommendations are then forwarded to the Town and Borough.

4 Members
2 Members appointed by Board of Selectmen and Borough Warden and Burgesses.
No specific term

MILTON HISTORIC DISTRICT COMMISSION

Promotes the educational, cultural, economic and general welfare of the public welfare of the public through the preservation and protection of buildings and places of historic interest by the maintenance of such as landmarks in the history of architecture of the town, state or nation and through the development of appropriate settings for such buildings, places and districts.

5 Members; 3 Alternates
Appointed by Board of Selectmen
5 year terms

NORTHFIELD FIREHOUSE BUILDING COMMITTEE

Charged with the oversight and management of the Northfield Firehouse project, recommends to the Board of Selectmen all contracts, change orders and expenditures for approval.

7 Members
Appointed by Board of Selectmen
Terms: Completion of project

NW CT RURAL TRANSIT DISTRICT

Works with all transportation interests to help provide more efficient and effective transportation to all in the region who need it.

2 Members
Appointed by Board of Selectmen
4 year terms

NORTHWEST REGIONAL MENTAL HEALTH BOARD
CATCHMENT AREA COUNCIL #22

Charged with assessing the mental health needs of this area and determining priorities.

1 Representative
Appointed by Board of Selectmen
2 year term

NORTHWESTERN CT CONVENTION & VISITORS BUREAU

Engages in visitor and leisure marketing, both national and international, to generate overnight stays, promote its constituent’s services and facilities and to develop the image, economic development and vibrancy of the region.

1 Representative
Appointed by Board of Selectmen
3 year term

PARK AND RECREATION COMMISSION

Charged with the preservation, improvement and maintenance of all public parks, forests, recreational facilities and areas. Management, operation and supervision of all facilities. Develop and execute recreational programs for all residents.

7 Members; 2 Alternates
Appointed by Board of Selectmen
4 year terms

PENSION COMMISSION

Administers the town’s pension in accordance with federal and state statues and regulations. Appoints an investment advisor/consultant to assist the commission in the investment or reinvestment of any or all available funds and/or may invest or reinvest any or all available funds with an appropriate investment agency.

5 Members; 2 Alternates
Appointed by Board of Selectmen
3 year terms

PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION

See CGS 8-2

7 Members; 3 Alternates.
Elected
4 year terms regular members; 2 year terms alternates

RECYCLING ADVISORY COMMITTEE

Educates the public and local businesses in keeping recyclable items out of the waste stream.

11 Members
Appointed by Board of Selectmen
3 year terms

SANDY BEACH COMMISSION

Power to operate, conduct and maintain the Sandy Beach as a recreational facility in accordance with a lease between the Towns of Litchfield and Morris and the White Memorial Foundation.

10 Members (5 from each town)
Appointed by Board of Selectmen
3 year terms

SCHOOL BUILDING COMMITTEE

Established to oversee any school construction or renovation project to Litchfield Intermediate School and Litchfield High School.

9 Members; 2 Alternates
Established at Town Meeting
Terms: Completion of project

SHEPAUG-BANTAM RIVER COMMISSION

Charged with protecting the 26-mile long river corridor.

1 Representative
Appointed by Board of Selectmen
2 year term

SOCIAL SERVICES BOARD

The Board meets with the Social Services Coordinator to update its understanding of the service needs in Litchfield, assess the services currently provided in the community and determine possible gaps in available services.

5 Members
Appointed by Board of Selectmen
3 year terms

TORRINGTON AREA HEALTH DISTRICT

Working toward promoting health and preventing disease.

1 Representative
Appointed by Board of Selectmen
3 year term

TOWN HALL BUILDING COMMITTEE

The Committee is responsible for preparation of feasibility plans and engineering surveys, development of a conceptual design and construction cost estimates, and preparation of a report and recommendations to the Board of Selectmen.

7 Members; 2 Alternates
Appointed by Board of Selectmen
3 year terms

VETERAN’S COMMITTEE

Acts as coordinating agency in all matters concerning veterans and their dependents, coordinating the activities of public and private facilities concerned with veterans reemployment, education, rehabilitation and adjustment to peacetime living, secures services and benefits to which a veteran or his dependents are entitled, encourages and coordinates vocational training services for veterans.

5 Members; 2 Alternates
Appointed by Board of Selectmen
3 year terms

WATER POLUTION CONTROL AUTHORITY

Generally oversees and manages sewage disposal for the town. Arranges for financing, contracting and construction of facilities, including applying for any Federal and State funding.

5 Members; 2 Alternates
Appointed by Board of Selectmen
5 year term

ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS

Serves as a quasi-judicial body and its duties include hearing appeals from the decision of the Zoning Enforcement Officer and varying zoning ordinances when the rules present exceptional difficulty or hardship and thereby prevents property owners to make reasonable us of their property.

5 Members; 3 Alternates
Appointed by Board of Selectmen
5 year terms