[Adopted 5-18-2000 by L.L. No. 1-2000]
This article shall be known as the "Planning
Board and Zoning Board of Appeals Alternate Members Act," and it shall
apply to the appointment, terms, functions and powers of alternate
members appointed to serve on the Planning Board and Zoning Board
of Appeals in the Town of Stillwater.
It is sometimes difficult to maintain a quorum
of members of the Planning Board and the Zoning Board of Appeals because
members are not present for reasons such as illness, business travel,
or vacation. Members also recuse themselves from time to time because
of conflicts of interest. In such instances, it may be difficult or
impossible to conduct official business, which may delay or impede
adherence to required timelines. The use of alternate members in such
instances is hereby authorized pursuant to the provisions of this
article.
As used in this article, the following terms
shall have the meanings indicated:
ALTERNATE MEMBER
An individual appointed by the Town Board to serve on the
Planning Board or the Zoning Board of Appeals in accordance with the
provisions of this article.
MEMBER
An individual appointed by the Town Board to serve on the
Planning Board, or the Zoning Board of Appeals, pursuant to the provisions
of the local law or ordinance which first established the Stillwater
Planning Board and the Zoning Board of Appeals.
PLANNING BOARD
The Planning Board of the Town of Stillwater as established
by the Town Board, pursuant to the provisions of § 271 of
the Town Law.
ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS
The Zoning Board of Appeals of the Town of Stillwater as
established by the Town Board pursuant to the provisions of § 267
of the Town Law.
This article is hereby adopted pursuant to the
provisions of § 10 of the Municipal Home Rule Law and § 10
of the Statute of Local Governments. It is the intent of the Town
Board, pursuant to § 10 of the Municipal Home Rule Law,
to supersede the provisions of Subdivision 1 of § 271 of
the Town Law relating to the appointment of members to the Town Planning
Board; and Subdivision 2 of § 267 of the Town Law relating
to the appointment of members to the Town Zoning Board of Appeals.