Committee Meetings 

The Committee shall meet as required to fulfill their charge. Meetings will be noticed and include time for public comment as a standing agenda item. The Committee shall hold at least one Public Hearing prior to their first report to the Board of Selectmen. The Committee may also consider the need for a public survey. 

Committee Composition

The committee shall consist of:

• one (1) representative from the Board of Selectmen
• one (1) representative from the Board of Finance
• one (1) representative from the Board of Education
• one (1) representative from the Planning & Zoning Commission
• one (1) representative from the Economic Development Commission 
• one (1) representative from the Youth and Family Services Board
• one (1) representative from the Board of Police Commissioners 
• three (3) additional members from the public. 

The Board of Selectmen will appoint the members of the public to the committee. 

Charge

• The committee shall prepare a recommendation for the conditions of use and sale of marijuana within the Town of Madison, including but not limited to:
  • Regulations on usage on Town-owned or public property, including fines or penalties for consumption on public property, if applicable 
  • Establishment of municipal sales tax on the sale of cannabis
  • Recommend Zoning regulations or ordinances governing cannabis establishments 
  • Regulations for usage by Municipal employees
  • Law enforcement guidelines
  • Policies and programs for Prevention/Youth Services
• Such plan shall be presented to the Board of Selectmen for review and approval to enable adoption of recommended regulations. 
• An initial report to the Board of Selectmen will be due in January 2022.