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TOWN CLERK
LEXINGTON MA
DESIGN ADVISORY COMMITTEE (DAC)
Members 9 members
Appointed by• Select Board
Length of Term 3-years
Quorum Quorum shall be a majority of members serving.
Descrintion The purpose of the Design Advisory Committee is to assist the town in providing
professional design guidance on town-funded projects or town buildings and facilities The committee is
also charged with making recommendations to enhance the attractiveness of town lands,parks,recreation
areas, conservation areas, and other public areas In addition, the committee may be asked to review and
comment on proposals by pnvate sector firms and individuals where a town interest is involved. The
committee's recommendations are made to the Select Board, Zoning Board of Appeals, Planning Board,
Historic Distnct Commission and other committees as needed or requested.
Criteria for Membershin Committee shall pnmanly consist of individuals with expertise in
architecture, landscape architecture,planning, environmental engmeenng, or other design professions
The Committee may also include representatives of Lexington committees or organizations concerned
with design and town aesthetics
Ref. Charge adopted by Selectmen on December 2, 1986
Remove term limit, adopted by Selectmen October 21, 2002
Increase Associate members to 8, adopted by Selectmen January 27, 2003
Selectmen designated as Special Municipal Employees on January 9, 1989
Selectmen reaffirmed designation as Special Municipal Employees on January 18,2006
Select Board revised charge on December 16, 2024 to remove associate members and increase
length of Term