Reference Documents

• Chester Plan of Conservation and Development (2019 - 2029) 
      This is Chester's 10-year plan adopted 4/2019. This document contains the
  future plans for the town and serves as the foundation for addressing
  Town's future plans.
• Chester Governance Study Report
      This report was issued by the Government Study Committee on 2/9/23 and
  serves as the basis for establishing a Charter Commission as a potential
  means to address the present and future challenges faced by our town and
  its administration.
• Connecticut General Statutes regarding adoption of a town charter
      This set of state statutes defines the legal process for all CT
  municipalities to follow in order to create or modify their form of
  government.
• Board of Selectmen, April 12, 2023 Meeting Minutes
• Resolution of the Board of Selectmen: Appointment and Duration of the Chester Charter Commission
      This document is the public notice related to the Board of Selectmen's
  adoption of a charter commission.
• Charter Adoption Procedures and Schedule
      This document is the memo from the town attorney laying out the legal
  aspects of the Charter Commission.
• Chester Charter Commission Obligations and Responsibilities
      This outline was developed in response to an applicant’s request for clarification

  and includes an estimated effort and time requirement to be an active member of
  this Commission.

• Officials and Board & Commission Listing with Related Ordinances

     This document is being used by the Charter Commission as a reference source for drafting charter articles on appointed and elected officials & boards and commissions and should not be used as an official document regarding the Officials Listing or Ordinances by the public.