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Trumbull, Conn., Mun. Code ch. 2, art. III, div. 3 § 2-131

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Trumbull, Conn., Mun. Code ch. 2, art. III, div. 3 § 2-131
(a) The Commission shall be composed of five (5) members and two (2) alternate members appointed by the Town Council upon the recommendation of the First Selectman. The alternate members shall not belong to the same political party.
(b) The terms of the regular members shall be staggered. The first appointments shall be one (1) member each for one (1), two (2), three (3), four (4) and five (5) years. Thereafter, all appointments shall be for a term of five (5) years.
(c) The terms of the alternate members shall be two (2) years each.
(d) At its first meeting the Commission shall elect a chair and a vice-chair.
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Plain English

Trumbull Municipal Code ch. 2, art. III, div. 3 § 2-131 establishes the structure and composition of the Commission. It is made up of five regular members and two alternate members, all appointed by the Town Council on the First Selectman's recommendation, with the requirement that the two alternates come from different political parties. Regular members serve staggered terms of up to five years, alternate members serve two-year terms, and the Commission elects its own chair and vice-chair at its first meeting.

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Plain English — not legal advice.

For Property Managers

Trumbull Municipal Code ch. 2, art. III, div. 3 § 2-131 governs the body that may oversee or adjudicate matters relevant to rental housing in Trumbull. Property owners and managers who appear before or interact with the Commission generally benefit from understanding that its membership is appointed through a defined political process and that leadership is chosen internally. Knowing the Commission's composition and appointment structure can help operators anticipate how the body is constituted when submitting applications or responding to proceedings.

General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.

For Tenants

Trumbull Municipal Code ch. 2, art. III, div. 3 § 2-131 describes how the Commission that may affect tenant matters is composed and governed. Tenants who have concerns about a Commission decision or proceeding may find it useful to understand that the body includes both regular and alternate members appointed through the Town Council, which provides a public accountability structure. Those seeking to engage with or challenge Commission actions can consult local tenant-rights organizations or review the Town's public records to learn more about current membership and meeting schedules.

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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