990 CMR, § 14.02

Current through Register 1536, December 6, 2024
Section 14.02 - Council Approval of a Siting Agreement
(1) Within 30 days of receipt of a siting agreement, whether executed by negotiation between a developer and a local assessment committee pursuantto 990 CMR 11.00 or established by arbitration pursuant to 990 CMR 13.00, the Council shall approve said agreement unless it finds that it does not comply with the procedural requirements of 990 CMR 11.00 or 13.00 or with the provisions of M.G.L. c. 21D.
(2) If the Council finds for any reason that the agreement does not comply with these requirements, the Council shall return said agreement along with a statement of reasons supporting its finding to:
(a) the developer and the localassessment committee, in the case of a siting agreement executed by negotiations; or
(b) to the single arbitrator or chairman of the arbitration panel, in the case of a siting agreement established by arbitration.
(3) If the Council approves the siting agreement, it shall promptly send notice thereof to the developer and the chairman of the local assessment committee.
(4) Any agreement so approved by the Council shall be binding only when declared operative by the Council pursuant to 990 CMR 14.03.

990 CMR, § 14.02