Redevelopment Authority

The redevelopment authority shall make studies and shall determine what areas within the town are decadent, substandard or blighted open areas and shall prepare plans for the clearance, conservation or rehabilitation of such areas. The redevelopment authority shall have all of the other powers, duties and responsibilities which are given to redevelopment authorities by general laws.

The redevelopment authority consists of five members serving for terms of five years each, so arranged that one term of office shall expire each year. Four of these members shall be elected by the voters of the town of Avon; the fifth member shall be appointed as provided by general law.