Historical Commission

(a) Term of Office. There shall be a Historical Commission appointed by the Board of Selectmen pursuant to Section 3-7(c) of the Town Charter consisting of seven (7) members each for three (3) year terms so that the term of at least two (2) members expire each year.
(b) Powers and Duties. The Commission is responsible for the identification of the historical or archeological assets of the town, maintaining accurate records of documents and meeting minutes. The Commission shall make recommendations to the Board of Selectmen or other Town Boards whenever it is found activities are being proposed or planned in that area which will effect the historic or archeological site. The Commission has the power to accept gifts in the name of the town. Other actions of the Historical Commission may be necessary to carry out the purposes of Chapter 40, Section 8D, G.L.