Section 17. Mapping Commission 16-17
Section 17. Mapping Commission 16-17 (a) Establishment – There is hereby established a mapping commission for the purpose of developing or coordinating the development of comprehensive maps of Canton, including, but not limited to, parcel boundaries, location of utility lines, pipelines, and other structures, land use or items of geographic or geological interest. (b) Composition, Term of Office – The Mapping Commission shall consist of Town Engineer within the Department of Public Works, the Town Planner, the GIS Coordinator, and the Information Systems Manager who shall serve by virtue of their office as members of the Mapping Commission. (c) Powers and Duties – The Mapping Commission shall: (1) develop and administer programs relating to mapping of the community; (2) advise, assist and cooperate with state, regional and federal agencies in developing appropriate programs and policies relating to such mapping; (3) apply for, receive, expend, represent and act on behalf of the town in connection with federal grants, grant programs or reimbursements or private grants; (4) accept gifts, grants, bequests and devises from any source, whether public or private, for the purpose of assisting in the discharge of its duties; (5) seek to coordinate the activities of governmental and private bodies organized for similar purposes. The Mapping Commission shall seek to coordinate all mapping efforts in Canton in order that duplicative efforts be minimized. The Mapping Commission may offer for sale any products of its efforts, including maps, reports or other materials. The Mapping Commission shall have all of the other powers and duties as are given to such commissions in Section 8K of Chapter 40 of the General Laws, or otherwise. 16-17 Inserted under article 47, ATM May13, 2002. Amended under article 22, ATM May 13, 2019. 144