New Britain, Conn., Code of Ordinances ch. 13 § 13-61
Same—Public meetings; minutes
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All meetings of the housing board of appeals shall be public. The board shall keep written minutes of its proceedings. A record of its decisions including the voting and attendance records of its members shall be on file with the town clerk of the city. Such record shall also include a copy of every notice or order issued in connection with every complaint heard by the housing board of appeals.
Under New Britain Code of Ordinances ch. 13, art. II, div. 2 § 13-61, the Housing Board of Appeals is required to conduct all of its meetings openly to the public. The board must maintain written minutes of its proceedings, and a formal record—including voting and attendance information for each member—must be filed with the town clerk. That same record must also contain copies of every notice or order connected to complaints the board has heard.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Property owners and managers who have matters before the Housing Board of Appeals should be aware that, under § 13-61, all board proceedings are open to the public and formally documented. Compliant operators generally track the board's decisions, voting records, and any notices or orders issued in connection with their properties, since those documents are on file with the town clerk. Staying informed about the public record can help operators understand the status of any complaint or appeal involving their property.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 13-61 of the New Britain Code of Ordinances establishes that Housing Board of Appeals meetings are open to the public, meaning tenants may attend and observe proceedings that affect them. Written minutes, voting records, attendance records, and copies of all notices or orders related to complaints are kept on file with the town clerk, making them accessible for review. Tenants who want to understand the outcome of a complaint or appeal may consult those public records, and tenant-rights organizations can help explain what the documents mean.
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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