45.1. Membership. The Town shall have an elected Planning Board consisting of five residents and an associate member who shall be a resident appointed by the Board of Selectmen and Planning Board in joint session.
45.2. Term. The term of office of elected Planning Board members shall be five years; the term of office of the associate member shall be two years.
45.3. General Duties. The Board shall have the powers and duties of planning boards under the General Laws. These include:
a. controlling subdivision development in accordance with the Subdivision Control Law and the Rules and Regulations Governing the Subdivision of Land in Wellesley;
b. making careful studies of the resources, possibilities, and needs of the Town and preparing therefrom a comprehensive plan for the Town in accordance with Chapter 41, Section 81D, Massachusetts General Laws;
c. studying and recommending changes in the Town Zoning Bylaw and Zoning Map;
d. appointing members of the Design Review Board;
e. determining the adequacy of unaccepted ways in accordance with Section XIX. YARD REGULATIONS. of the Zoning Bylaw;
f. considering applications under the Scenic Road Act;
g. considering applications for Projects of Significant Impact in accordance with Section XVIA. SITE PLAN APPROVAL. of the Zoning Bylaw.
45.4. Planning Director. The Board shall appoint a Planning Director who shall hold office at the will of the Board and such staff as it deems necessary.
45.5. Annual Report. The Board shall submit an annual report in accordance with Article 4 and Chapter 41 of the General Laws. It shall also file a copy with the Division of Community Services of the Massachusetts Department of Community Affairs and other agencies as required by law.
45.6. General Provisions. The Board shall also be governed by Articles 2 through 7 of these bylaws and other provisions of these bylaws applicable generally to all boards, except as it is specifically directed by law or a provision of these bylaws to act otherwise.
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