The Town Board finds a program of regular training of all appointed board members will advance the public interest. Ongoing continuing education is critical to their proper function and to reasoned action on submitted applications. Accordingly, the minimum training required herein is a condition of the appointment of each board member and a condition for continuing in office.
This article shall apply to all members of the following boards:
A. 
Planning Board.
B. 
Zoning Board of Appeals.
C. 
Environmental Review Board.
The following is hereby established as the minimum training requirements:
A. 
Four hours of training at any accredited or certified land use training program such as those programs offered by the Department of State, the New York State Association of Towns, the Orange County Planning Federation or an equivalent program approved by the Town Board.
[Amended 12-14-2023 by L.L. No. 6-2023]
The Town Board shall have the power, after the opportunity for a hearing, to remove any board member for noncompliance with the minimum requirements established herein.