There shall be a Traffic Safety Board which shall
exercise all powers and duties set forth in Article 43 of Vehicle
and Traffic Law and heretofore or hereafter lawfully granted or imposed
by this Charter, local law, resolution of the County Legislature,
or by applicable law not inconsistent with this Charter. The Traffic
Safety Board shall consist of 12 persons appointed for terms of three
years by the County Executive, subject to the confirmation of the
County Legislature, except that four members will be initially appointed
to a term of one year and four members to a term of two years. Members
shall be residents of and qualified electors in the County. At least
one but not more than three members shall be resident(s) in the City
of Kingston. The Traffic Safety Board shall elect annually a Chairman,
Vice Chairman, and a Secretary from its members as provided in Article
43 of Vehicle and Traffic Law. The Coordinator of Traffic Safety shall
serve on the Traffic Safety Board ex officio.