If at any time such association fails to comply with the provisions of § 19a-301, the selectmen of the town in which such cemetery is located shall take over the care of such fund and file an annual report with the Probate Court in accordance with the provisions of § 19a-301. The selectmen may appoint a cemetery committee consisting of not fewer than three or more than seven members who are residents of such town. If three members are appointed, one shall serve for a term of two years, one for a term of four years and one for a term of six years; if four members are appointed, one shall serve for a term of two years, one for a term of four years and two for a term of six years; if five members are appointed, one shall serve for a term of two years, two for a term of four years and two for a term of six years; if six members are appointed, two shall serve for a term of two years, two for a term of four years and two for a term of six years; and if seven members are appointed, two shall serve for a term of two years, two for a term of four years and three for a term of six years. Biennially thereafter, they may appoint one member for a term of six years to replace each member whose term expires. Such committee shall have all of the powers and duties of a committee established as provided in § 19a-301.