[HISTORY: Adopted by the Town Board of the
Town of Barre as indicated in article histories. Amendments noted
where applicable.]
[Adopted 3-9-2004 by L.L. No. 1-2004]
It is sometimes difficult to maintain a quorum
on the Planning Board because members are ill, on extended vacation
or find they have a conflict of interest situation on a specific matter
before such Board. In such instances, official business cannot be
conducted which may delay or impede adherence to required timelines.
The use of alternate members in such instances is hereby authorized
pursuant to the provisions of this article.
As used in this article, the following terms
shall have the meanings indicated:
An individual appointed by the Town Board to serve on the
Planning Board when regular members are unable to participate on an
application or matter before the Planning Board herein.
An individual appointed by the Town Board to serve on the
Planning Board pursuant to the provisions of the local law which first
established the Planning Board.[1]
The Planning Board of the Town of Barre as established by
the Town Board by local law[2] pursuant to the provisions of § 271 of the Town
Law of the State of New York.
[3]A.
The Town Board of Barre hereby enacts this article
to provide a process of appointing alternate members to the Planning
Board. These individuals would serve when members are absent or unable
to participate on an application or matter before the Planning Board.
B.
Alternate members of the Planning Board shall be appointed
by the Town Board for a term of seven years.
C.
The Chairperson of the Planning Board may designate
an alternate to substitute for a member when such member is unable
to participate on an application or matter before the Board. When
so designated, the alternate member shall possess all the powers and
responsibilities of such member of the Board. Such designation shall
be entered in to the minutes of the initial Planning Board meeting
at which the substitution is made.
D.
All provisions of the state law relating to Planning
Board member eligibility, vacancy in office, removal, compatibility
of office and service on other boards, as well as any provisions of
a local law relating to training, continuing education, compensation
and attendance shall also apply to the alternate members.
This article is hereby adopted pursuant to the
provisions of § 10 of the New York State Municipal Home
Rule Law and § 10 of the New York State Statute of Local
Governments. It is the intent of the Town Board to supersede the provision
of Subdivision 15 of § 271 of the Town Law relating to the
appointment of alternate members of the Town Planning Board.
