The Town Board of the Town of Woodbury believes that the concerns
of the public are important and should be considered seriously. This
law will empower the public with procedures that will require the
Town Board to consider and vote on proposed ordinances/legislation
which are of concern to the public.
If the petition is deemed sufficient, the Town Board, at their
next worksession during open session, will discuss and may call for
a motion on the issue being petitioned for. In the case pertaining
to a local law or other applicable matter, the Town Board may call
for a motion to schedule a public hearing for the issue being petitioned.
If the Board does not take action at that meeting, the Town Board
must take an action within two regular Town Board meetings. If the
petition has been certified insufficient, the petitioner's committee
may, within two business days of receipt of a copy of the certificate,
file a written request with the Town Clerk that it be reviewed by
the Town Board. Failure to file this written request for a review
within these two business days will cause the petitioner's request
to be deemed withdrawn. The Town Board will review the certificate
at their next meeting and will approve or disapprove it. The determination
of the Board will be the final determination of the sufficiency of
the petition.