[HISTORY: Adopted by the Town Board of the Town of Beekman
as indicated in article histories. Amendments noted where applicable.]
[Adopted 5-1-2000 by L.L.
No. 3-2000[1]]
[1]
Editor's Note: This local law also stated that it shall
supersede or amend § 271 of the Town Law, relating to the
appointment of members to Town Planning Boards, and § 267
of the Town Law, relating to the appointment of members to Town Zoning
Boards of Appeals, to the extent that they are inconsistent with this
local law.
This article shall apply to the terms, functions and powers
of alternate members appointed to serve on the Planning Board and
Zoning Board of Appeals in the Town of Beekman. It is sometimes difficult
to maintain a quorum on the Planning Board and the Zoning Board of
Appeals because members are ill, on extended vacation or find they
have a conflict of interest in a specific matter before such Board.
In such instances, the use of alternate members is hereby authorized
so as to expedite the conduct of official business and avoid delaying
proceedings or impeding adherence to required time lines.
As used in this article, the following terms shall have the
meanings indicated:
An individual appointed by the Town Board available for service
when a regular member of the Planning Board or Zoning Board of Appeals
requires a leave of absence or is unable to participate on an application
or matter before the respective Board, as provided herein.
An individual appointed by the Town Board to serve on the
Town Planning Board or Zoning Board of Appeals pursuant to the Town
Law and/or provisions of the local law or ordinance first establishing
such Planning Board or Zoning Board of Appeals.
The Planning Board of the Town of Beekman as established
by the Town Board pursuant to the provisions of § 271 of
the Town Law.
The Zoning Board of Appeals of the Town of Beekman as established
by the Town Board pursuant to the provisions of § 267 of
the Town Law.
A.
The
Town Board of the Town of Beekman hereby enacts this article to provide
a process for appointing alternate members of the Planning Board and
Zoning Board of Appeals. These individuals would serve when members
must be absent or are unable to participate on an application or matter
before their respective Boards.
B.
Alternate
members of the Planning Board and Zoning Board of Appeals may be appointed
by the Town Board or other duly authorized appointing authority for
a term of three years with their terms to expire on December 31 of
the third year after the date of their appointment.
C.
The
Chairperson of the Planning Board or Zoning Board of Appeals may designate
an alternate member to substitute for a member when such member is
absent or is unable to participate on an application or matter before
the Board. When so designated, the alternate member shall possess
all of the powers and responsibilities of such member of the Board.
Such designation shall be entered into the minutes of the first meeting
of the Planning Board, or Zoning Board of Appeals, at which the substitution
is made. Upon request of the Chairman of the Planning Board or Zoning
Board of Appeals, the Town Board may designate an alternate member.
D.
All
provisions of state law relating to the Planning Board or Zoning Board
of Appeals member eligibility, vacancy in office, removal, compatibility
of office and service on other boards, as well as any provisions of
a local law/local ordinance relating to training, continuing education,
compensation and attendance, shall also apply to alternate members.
