Southington, Conn., Code of Ordinances ch. 33 (2026) § 33-1

A. Pursuant to and in conformity with C.G.S. §§ 7-148b through 7-148f, 47a-20 and 47a-23c, there is hereby created a Fair Rent Commission ("Commission") for the purpose of reviewing and making determinations of harsh and unconscionable rental charges for housing accommodations within the Town, and to carry out the purposes, duties, responsibilities and provisions of the above-described sections pertaining to fair rent commissions. B. The Commission shall consist of five members and three alternates, all of whom shall be residents or employed in the Town of Southington. Of the five regular members, no more than one and no less than one shall be a residential landlord and no more than one and no less than one shall be a residential tenant. The Commission shall always consist of an equal number of appointed tenants and landlords that hear a given complaint. The Town's Corporation Counsel or his/her designee shall be a nonvoting ex officio member of the Commission. Among the alternate members, one shall be a residential landlord and one shall be a residential tenant. Membership shall follow minority representation guidelines as set forth in the Southington Town Charter. The members and alternates shall be appointed by the Southington Town Council and shall convene meetings annually for organizational purposes and also as needed when complaints are filed. A quorum shall consist of five voting members or seated alternates. Members of the Commission shall serve without compensation. C. Members of the Commission shall be appointed for staggered terms of four years. Vacancies on the Commission shall be filled, within a reasonable time, in the manner of original appointment for the unexpired portion of the term. Any member of the Commission may be reappointed in the manner of original appointment.