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State Statute
Chapter 36 – A, in New Hampshire Planning and Land Use Regulation, outlines the statutes and provisions by which communities may establish Conservation Commissions. The primary powers of these Commissions include attention to “ the proper utilization and protection of the natural resources and for the protection of watershed resources” and “disbursement of conservation funds” “for the purposes of this chapter” (36 – A). “The commission shall consist of not less than 3 nor more than 7 (regular) members”… “appointed by the selectmen”. “Alternate members may be appointed in like manner and when the alternate serves in the absence…of a regular member”, (then) “the alternate has full voting powers. “
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