[Adopted 7-24-2014 by L.L. No. 1-2014]
A.
This article shall be known and may be cited as the "Alternate Planning
Board and Zoning Board of Appeals Members."
B.
This article shall apply to the appointment, terms, functions and
powers of alternate members appointed to serve on the Planning Board
and Zoning Board of Appeals in the Town of LeRoy.
On rare occasions, it is sometimes difficult to maintain a quorum
on the Planning Board and/or Zoning Board of Appeals 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 time lines. Also, it is essential to have trained members
with up-to-date knowledge of what has been or will be discussed by
each Board, thereby making available experienced alternates to fill
future appointments as needed. 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
Town of LeRoy Planning Board or the Town of LeRoy Zoning Board of
Appeals when a regular member is unable to participate on an application
or matter before the respective Board, as provided herein.
An individual appointed by the Town Board to serve on the
Town of LeRoy Planning Board or the Town of LeRoy Zoning Board of
Appeals pursuant to the provisions of the local law or ordinance which
first established such Planning Board and Zoning Board of Appeals.
The Planning Board of the Town of LeRoy as established by Article II of this chapter, pursuant to the provisions of § 271 of the Town Law.
The Zoning Board of Appeals of the Town of LeRoy as established
by the Town Board, pursuant to the provisions of § 267 of
the Town Law.
A.
The Town Board of the Town of LeRoy hereby enacts this article to
provide a process for appointing alternate members of the Planning
Board and the Zoning Board of Appeals. These individuals would serve
when members are absent or unable to participate on an application
or matter before the respective Board.
B.
Alternate members of the Planning Board and Zoning Board of Appeals
shall be appointed by the Town Board or other duly authorized appointing
authority for a term of five years.
C.
The Chairperson of the Planning Board or Zoning Board of Appeals
may designate an alternate or substitute for a member when such member
is unable to participate on an application or matter before said 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 into the minutes of the initial Planning Board or
Zoning Board of Appeals meeting at which the substitution is made.
D.
All provisions of state law relating to Planning Board or Zoning
Board of Appeals member eligibility, vacancy in office, removal, compatibility
of office and service on other boards, as well as any provisions of
state or local law relating to training, continuing education, compensation
and attendance, shall also apply to 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, pursuant to § 10 of the New York State
Municipal Home Rule Law, to supersede the provisions of: