35.1. Membership. The Town shall have a Housing Authority consisting of five residents, four elected by the Town and one appointed by the Massachusetts Department of Community Affairs.
35.2. Term. The term of office shall be five years.
35.3. Vacancy. A vacancy in the appointed position shall be filled by the Massachusetts Department of Community Affairs for the balance of the unexpired term. A vacancy among the elected members shall be filled as provided in Section 7.3.
35.4. Conflict of Interest. Any member of the Authority who is a tenant in a housing project shall not participate in any decision relating to the project affecting his personal interest, in compliance with Chapter 121B, Section 6 of the General Laws.
35.5. General Powers and Duties. The Authority shall have the powers and duties of such housing authorities under Chapter 121B of the General Laws. These include planning, constructing, operating, and maintaining housing for families, veterans, and elderly of low income.
35.6. Officers and Employees. The Authority shall elect from its members a chairman and vice chairman, and may employ counsel, an executive director who shall be ex officio secretary of the Authority, a treasurer who may be a member of the Authority, and such other officers, agents, and employees as it deems necessary. The Authority shall determine the qualifications, duties, and compensation for its members, officers, agents, and employees.
35.7. Relationship with Town. So far as practicable, the Authority shall make use of the services of the agencies, officers, and employees of the Town, and the Town shall, if requested, make available such services. Further permitted municipal acts and activities to aid the authority are set forth in said Chapter 121B, Section 23.
35.8. Records and Reports. The Authority shall keep an accurate account of all its activities, receipts and expenditures and shall report to the Massachusetts Department of Community Affairs, the State Auditor and the Selectmen annually.
35.9. General Provisions. The Authority shall also be governed by Articles 2 through 7 of these bylaws and other provisions of these bylaws applicable generally to all boards, except as it is specifically directed by law or a provision of these bylaws to act otherwise.
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