The Town of Hempstead has heretofore undertaken a workable program meeting the requirements of Section 101(e) of the Housing Act of 1949, as amended, requiring periodic reports and periodic recertification by both the federal and state governments who require, among other things, the development, approval or adoption and implementation of a comprehensive general plan for the community as a whole. Pursuant to its workable program the town has heretofore engaged the professional services of planning consultants who have prepared a preliminary comprehensive general plan entited "Town of Hempstead Comprehensive Development Plan — 1967," hereinafter referred to as "the Plan." Pursuant to the workable program it now becomes appropriate to take effective measures for the engagement of public participation in the ultimate approval or adoption by the Town Board of the plan by establishing a Citizens' Advisory Planning Board.
It is intended hereby to provide an effective means of liaison between the town's professional planners and the general public in respect to the Plan.
In interpreting and applying the provisions of this local law, the rules of interpretation applicable to remedial legislation shall apply so that the spirit and intent of this local law shall be observed.
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There is hereby established a Citizens' Advisory Planning Board hereinafter referred to as "the Board." The Board shall consist of seven resident citizens of the town. Members of the Board shall hold no other public office or public employment in or by the Town of Hempstead.
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Two members of the Board shall be appointed Chairman and Vice-Chairman, respectively. The members of the Board, the Chairman and the Vice-Chairman shall be appointed by and serve at the pleasure of the Town Board.
The compensation of the Board shall be fixed by Town Board resolution. Such members shall be reimbursed for all incidental and necessary expenses incurred in the discharge of their duties.
The Commissioner of the Department of Planning and Economic Development, hereinafter called the "Commissioner," shall serve as the Secretary of the Board, and one deputy designated by him shall serve as Deputy Secretary. Neither the Secretary nor the Deputy Secretary shall have a vote.
The Board shall have the following powers and functions:
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To assist the Commissioner in making his recommendations to the Town Board in respect to the plan.
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To meet from time to time at the call of the Commissioner.
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To conduct informal meetings, forums, workshops and seminars to encourage public response to the several proposals advanced by the consultant in the Comprehensive Development Plan.
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To make rules for the conduct of their business.
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To keep minutes of its proceedings.
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To undertake such other matters as the Town Board or the Commissioner may from time to time require.
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The staff work of the Board shall be performed by the Department of Planning and Economic Development hereinafter called the "Department."
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The expense budget for the Citizens' Advisory Planning Board shall be prepared by the Commissioner as a part of the Department's budget.
Nothing herein contained shall be construed to delegate, diminish or transfer any power of the Town Board, the Board of Zoning Appeals or the Planning Board.