A regional council of governments may make recommendations to the municipalities within its area of operation for such metropolitan, regional or intermunicipal arrangements for the most efficient and economical development or operation of public facilities or services as it deems desirable for the economic and social welfare of the region and the municipalities located therein.
(1967, P.A. 862, S. 1; P.A. 13-247, S. 312.)
History: Pursuant to P.A. 13-247, “regional planning agency” was changed editorially by the Revisors to “regional council of governments”, effective January 1, 2015.
Structure Connecticut General Statutes
Title 8 - Zoning, Planning, Housing and Economic and Community Development
Chapter 127 - Regional Councils of Governments
Section 8-31. - Formation. Representation.
Section 8-31a. - Formation of regional planning agencies. Representation.
Section 8-31c. - Term “regional council of governments” substituted for “regional planning agency”.
Section 8-32a. - Jurisdiction. Extension to contiguous municipality.
Section 8-33a. - Officers of agency. Bylaws. Meetings. Annual report.
Section 8-34. - Withdrawal from regional planning authority.
Section 8-34a. - Receipt of funds. Dues. Borrowing. Employees and consultants. Contracts. Audits.
Section 8-35. - Officers of board. Meetings.
Section 8-35b. - Recommendations for metropolitan, regional or intermunicipal arrangements.
Section 8-35c. - Feasibility studies for municipalities.
Section 8-35e. - Intercouncil committees and staff sharing.
Section 8-36. - Authority to receive funds. Employees and consultants.
Section 8-36a. - Withdrawal from agency.
Section 8-37. - Regional plans of development.
Section 8-37a and 8-37b. - Termination of agency. Powers and duties of prior authorities.