[HISTORY: Adopted by the Town Board of the
Town of Mamaroneck 6-30-1986 by L.L. No. 4-1986 (Ch. 15A of the 1975
Code). Amendments noted where applicable.]
The purpose of this chapter is to further the
common interests of the Town of Mamaroneck and the Village of Larchmont
and the coastal zone by establishing a Coastal Zone Management Commission
to monitor and coordinate the implementation of the Local Waterfront
Revitalization Program of the Town of Mamaroneck and the Village of
Larchmont.
A.
The Coastal Zone Management Commission shall be a
bimunicipal commission established and appointed by the Town Board
of the Town of Mamaroneck[1] and the Village Board of the Village of Larchmont.
[1]
Editor's Note: By resolution adopted 8-6-1986,
the Town Board established the Coastal Zone Management Commission.
B.
The Commission shall consist of 11 members, five of
whom are appointed by the Village of Larchmont Village Board and five
of whom are appointed by the Town of Mamaroneck Town Board. The 11th
member, who shall be the Chair, shall be appointed by the Mayor of
the Village of Larchmont and the Supervisor of the Town of Mamaroneck.
C.
The term of office of Commission members shall be
for a period of three years, except the Chair, who shall be appointed
for a one-year term. However, the first Commission shall consist of
three members appointed for three years, four members appointed for
two years and four members appointed for one year.
D.
Each member appointed by the village shall be a resident
of the village, and each member appointed by the Town shall be a resident
of the unincorporated area of the Town, with the Chair residing in
either the village or the Town. Members shall be chosen for their
demonstrated knowledge, ability and readiness to serve the Commission
in the functions described in this chapter and with due regard for
maintaining among the membership a range of special aptitudes and
expertise in areas relevant to the work of the Commission.
E.
Members of the Commission shall serve without compensation.
The Commission, subject to prior budget appropriations
by each municipality, may incur necessary expenses for the carrying
out of its duties, the costs to be borne equally by the municipalities.
[Amended 1-22-2003 by L.L. No. 2-2003]
A.
The Commission shall normally hold its regular meetings
at no more than one-month intervals; however, the Chair may call a
special meeting of the Commission by giving at least seven days' notice
in writing to the other members of the time and place where the special
meeting will be held.
B.
Notice of each of the Commission's regular meetings
shall be posted by the Town Clerk on the signboard which the Town
Clerk is required to maintain pursuant to § 30(6) of the
New York Town Law no less than seven days prior to the date of that
meeting. Notice of any special meeting of the Commission shall be
posted by the Town Clerk on that same signboard no less than four
days prior to the date of that meeting.
C.
The Commission shall appoint a Secretary to record
the minutes of its meetings, copies of which shall be filed with the
Village Clerk and the Town Clerk for distribution to the public upon
request.
The Commission shall monitor and coordinate
the implementation of the Local Waterfront Revitalization Program,
its policies and projects, and in furtherance thereof it shall:
A.
Advise the two municipal governments on implementation
priorities, work assignments, timetables and budgetary requirements
for the implementation of the program.
B.
Consult with the appropriate agencies, boards, commissions,
departments and staff of the two municipalities and, where appropriate,
render opinions on proposed actions in order to ensure implementation
of the program and consistency of their actions with the program.
C.
Maintain a liaison with related municipal bodies,
including but not limited to the Town and Village Planning and Zoning
Boards and the Conservation Advisory Commission, and with appropriate
civic groups to ensure the implementation of the program.
D.
Monitor and, where appropriate, recommend action by
the Town and/or village with regard to planned actions by state or
federal agencies within the coastal zone in order to ensure consistency
with the Local Waterfront Revitalization Program.
E.
Subject to approval of the Town and/or village, make
application for appropriate funding or other assistance in furtherance
of projects under the Local Waterfront Revitalization Program.
F.
Develop and maintain a liaison with neighboring municipalities
and with state and county governments with a view towards strengthening
and developing cooperation in and common management of shared drainage
basins for flood control and other purposes.
G.
Make an annual report, in addition to such other reports
as the Commission may, from time to time, feel are necessary, to the
Town Board and the Village Board on the activities of the Commission,
progress achieved and problems encountered during the year and recommendations
on such actions as the Commission considers necessary for the further
implementation of the Local Waterfront Revitalization Plan.
H.
Make and prepare, subject to the approval of the Town
Board and the Village Board, such reports and communications concerning
the program to the Department of State and other agencies of the State
of New York and County of Westchester and to other municipalities
by or on behalf of the two municipal governments as may be appropriate
or required.
I.
Perform such other functions with regard to the Local
Waterfront Revitalization Program and the coastal zone as may, from
time to time, be assigned by the Town Board and Village Board.
Notwithstanding any other provision of this
chapter or of the Local Waterfront Revitalization Program, no powers,
duties or functions are conferred by it on the Coastal Zone Management
Commission other than those set forth herein, and no provisions of
the program shall be construed as altering or diminishing the powers,
duties and functions of the existing Municipal Planning and Zoning
Boards or any other agency, commission or committee of the Village
of Larchmont or the Town of Mamaroneck.
This chapter shall become effective upon the
appointment of 11 members to the Commission as provided for in this
chapter.
