[HISTORY: Adopted by the Town Board of the Town of Somerset
as indicated in article histories. Amendments noted where applicable.]
[Adopted 11-13-2012 by L.L. No. 2-2012]
The Planning Board of the Town of Somerset, as duly established
and constituted prior to adoption of Town Law § 271, is
hereby reduced in membership from seven members to five members effective
January 1, 2013. Such reduction shall be accomplished pursuant to
Town Law § 271, Subdivision 7, by not reappointing or replacing
members whose terms expire on December 31, 2012, and December 31,
2013, respectively. Members appointed or reappointed for terms commencing
thereafter shall be appointed or reappointed for terms of five years.
The function of the Planning Board and the provisions of this
article shall be governed by the provisions of Town Law § 271,
except that as to any provision of this article, or as to any duty,
authority, practice and/or procedure heretofore established by the
Town Board regarding the Planning Board, which is in conflict with
said law, this article, and/or such established duty, authority, practice
and/or procedure, shall supersede said law pursuant to § 10,
Subdivision 1(ii)a(1) and 1(ii)d(3) of the Municipal Home Rule Law.
This article shall take effect January 1, 2013.
