This bill amends the appointment, term length, and removal procedures for members of the Board of Tax and Land Appeals and the Housing Appeals Board. The bill stipulates that members of these boards are to be appointed by the governor and executive council, rather than the supreme court, and mandates a public hearing before the executive council prior to confirmation, as per the procedures under RSA 4:44. The term length for board members is changed from three years to five years.

Additionally, the bill modifies the removal procedures for board members to align with those outlined in RSA 4:1, replacing the previous language that allowed for removal by the appointing authority for inefficiency, neglect of duty, or malfeasance in office after providing the member with a copy of the charges and an opportunity to be heard in defense. The act is set to take effect on January 1, 2025.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 71-B:2, 679:2
As Amended by the Senate: 71-B:2, 71-B:3, 679:2
Version adopted by both bodies: 71-B:2, 71-B:3, 679:2
CHAPTERED FINAL VERSION: 71-B:2, 71-B:3, 679:2