There shall be a Planning Board which shall act in an advisory
capacity to the Council in all matters concerning the physical growth
and development of the Town and affecting the health, safety and general
welfare of the people. The Planning Board shall administer the Subdivision
Ordinance of the Town as required by that Ordinance and perform such
other duties as may be prescribed by law.
Membership, Terms of Office and Vacancies. The Planning Board
shall consist of seven members appointed by the Council from among
the qualified electors of the Town, each for a term of five years.
The said terms shall be so arranged that the term of no more than
two nor fewer than one member shall expire each year. No member shall
be an elected official or employee of the Town. Any vacancy which
may occur in the membership of the Board shall be filled by the Council
for the remainder of the unexpired term. The Board shall elect a chairperson
and such other officers as it may determine from among its membership.
There shall be a Zoning Board of Review which shall have such
powers and duties as are prescribed by the Laws of the State and Ordinance
of the Town for such Boards. The Zoning Board of Review shall also
serve as the Platting Board of Review and shall have such powers and
duties as are prescribed by the Laws of the State and Ordinances of
the Town for such Boards.
Membership, Terms of Office and Vacancies. The Zoning Board
of Review shall consist of five members appointed by the Council from
among the qualified electors of the Town, each for a term of five
years. One member shall be appointed each year. No member shall be
an elected official of the Town nor shall any member be an employee
of the Town. Any vacancy which may occur in the membership of the
Board shall be filled by the Council for the remainder of the unexpired
term. The Council shall each year at its January meeting name two
auxiliary members of said Board who shall sit as active members whenever
required. The Board shall elect a chairperson and such other officers
as it may determine from among its membership.