2012 Connecticut General Statutes
Title 17a - Social and Human Services and Resources
Chapter 319c - Council on Developmental Services. General Provisions
Section 17a-271 - (Formerly Sec. 19a-446). Trustees.

(a) The board of trustees of the training school shall consist of seven members, who shall serve without compensation except for reimbursement for necessary expenses incurred in performing their duties. On the expiration of the term of each member, the Governor shall appoint a member for a term of four years. The board of trustees shall establish rules of procedure for the conduct of its business.

(b) The board of trustees shall recommend to the council such matters as it deems necessary, shall advise the director of the institution on general policies concerning the operation and administration of the institution and shall inspect such institution annually.

(1959, P.A. 148, S. 25, 26; P.A. 75-638, S. 4, 23; P.A. 86-41, S. 2, 11; P.A. 91-278, S. 2; P.A. 07-238, S. 5; P.A. 08-184, S. 20.)

History: P.A. 75-638 deleted reference to department of health as agency for transmission of report to governor under Subsec. (a); Sec. 17-172b transferred to Sec. 19-569b in 1977; Sec. 19-569b transferred to Sec. 19a-446 in 1983; P.A. 86-41 substituted “director” for “superintendent” where appearing; Sec. 19a-446 transferred to Sec. 17a-271 in 1991; P.A. 91-278 made technical changes to remove references to Mansfield Training School; P.A. 07-238 amended Subsec. (b) to delete reporting requirement re status, operation and administration of training school; P.A. 08-184 made technical changes in Subsec. (b).

See Sec. 19a-24 re liability of members for damages.