Norwalk, Conn., Code of Ordinances ch. 39 § 39-3
Membership of Commission (Norwalk Fair Rent Commission Ordinance)
Operative Text
The Commission shall consist of seven members, each of whom shall be electors of the City of Norwalk. The Commission members shall be appointed by the Mayor with the approval of the Common Council and shall serve without compensation. No more than four members of the Commission shall be members of the same political party. In addition to the seven members of the Commission, the Mayor, with the approval of the Common Council, shall appoint seven alternates, no more than four of whom shall be members of the same political party.
Under Norwalk, Conn., Code of Ordinances ch. 39 § 39-3, the Norwalk Rent Commission is structured as a seven-member body, with seven additional alternates, all appointed by the Mayor and approved by the Common Council. Every member and alternate must be a registered elector of Norwalk, serve without pay, and no single political party may hold more than four of the seven seats on either the main Commission or the alternate pool. This bipartisan balance requirement is built directly into the Commission's governing structure.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Landlords operating rental properties in Norwalk should be aware that the Commission overseeing rent-related matters is governed by Norwalk, Conn., Code of Ordinances ch. 39 § 39-3, which establishes its composition and appointment process. A compliant operator generally stays informed about who sits on the Commission, since its membership—drawn from Norwalk electors across political parties—shapes how rent regulations are administered and adjudicated. Tracking mayoral appointments and Common Council approvals can help property managers anticipate shifts in Commission composition.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Tenants in Norwalk can look to Norwalk, Conn., Code of Ordinances ch. 39 § 39-3 to understand how the body that may hear their rent-related concerns is constituted. The Commission's bipartisan, elector-based membership is designed to provide balanced oversight, and knowing that alternates exist means hearings can proceed even when primary members are unavailable. Tenants who believe a Commission decision was improperly made may wish to consult a tenant-rights organization or review whether the Commission's membership met the requirements set out in § 39-3.
General guidance for tenants — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult a tenant-rights organization or attorney for advice on your case.
Generated September 17, 2026 — auto-generated, not yet human-reviewed. See /transparency for methodology.
Effective Timeline
References Out
No outbound references recorded yet for this provision.
References In
No inbound references recorded yet for this provision.