A.
There is hereby created a Landmarks Preservation Commission which
shall consist of seven members, of which six shall be appointed by
the Town Board and one shall be the Commissioner of the Department
of Planning and Development or his designee.
[Amended 1-17-1978]
C.
Six members are to be appointed for terms of three years, provided
that of those members first taking office, two shall be appointed
for one year, two for two years and two for three years. Members may
serve more than one term, and each member shall serve until the appointment
of a successor. The Commissioner of the Department of Planning and
Development or his designee shall be permanent.
[Amended 1-17-1978]
D.
In the event of a vacancy occurring during the term of a member of
the Landmarks Preservation Commission, the Town Board shall make an
appointment to complete the unexpired term of such member, and where
such member is required to have specified qualifications, such vacancy
shall be filled by appointment in the manner herein prescribed with
a person having the same qualifications.
E.
The six members of the Commission shall serve without compensation,
but shall be reimbursed for expenses necessarily incurred in the performance
of their duties in consequence of Town Board appropriation for such
purposes.
[Amended 1-17-1978]
A.
The Landmarks Preservation Commission shall have the powers and duties
granted by the Articles of this chapter.
B.
In addition, the Landmarks Preservation Commission shall have the
power to retain consultants, including but not limited to technical
experts, engineers, architects and historians, to advise in the preparation
of any plans or projects or to render assistance and advice in connection
with any project to fulfill the duties of the Landmarks Preservation
Commission. Any contract to retain such consultants which involves
the expenditure of town funds shall be subject to the approval of
the Town Board.
The Supervisor of the town shall designate one of the members
of the Landmarks Preservation Commission, but not the Commissioner
of the Department of Planning and Development, to serve as Chairman
for a period of three years. The Commissioner of the Department of
Planning and Development shall serve as Executive Secretary of the
Landmarks Preservation Commission. The Commission may elect a Vice
Chairman from the remaining five members of the Landmarks Preservation
Commission.
At least five members of the Landmarks Preservation Commission
shall constitute a quorum for the transaction of its business or the
performance of its functions, and the concurring vote of four members
of the Landmarks Preservation Commission shall be necessary for the
adoption of any recommendations, motions or other acts of the Landmarks
Preservation Commission.
