[HISTORY: Adopted by the Town Board of the Town of Irondequoit
as indicated in article histories. Amendments noted where applicable.]
GENERAL REFERENCES
Ethics — See Ch. 20.
[Adopted 5-15-2014 by L.L. No. 1-2014]
A.
The title of this article is "Appointment of Planning Board and Zoning
Board of Appeals alternate 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 Irondequoit.
It is sometimes difficult to maintain a quorum on the Town Planning
Board and Zoning Board of Appeals because members are ill, on extended
vacation, have an unavoidable absence, or find they have a conflict
of interest situation on a specific matter before such a Board. In
such instances, official business cannot be conducted, which may delay
or impede adherence to required time lines. The use of alternate members
in such instances is hereby authorized pursuant to the provisions
of this article.
For the purpose of this article, the following words and phrases
shall have the meaning ascribed to them in this article:
An individual appointed by the Town Board when a regular
member is unable to participate on a matter before the respective
Board, as provided herein.
An individual appointed by the Town Board to serve on the
Town Planning Board or the Zoning Board of Appeals pursuant to the
provisions of the local law or ordinance which first established such
Board.
The Planning Board of the Town of Irondequoit established
by the Town Board, pursuant to the provisions of § 271 of
the Town Law.
The Zoning Board of Appeals of the Town of Irondequoit established
by the Town Board, pursuant to the provisions of § 267 of
the Town Law.
A.
The Town Board of the Town of Irondequoit 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.
The Town Board or other duly authorized appointing authority shall
appoint alternate members for a term of three years, which term shall
end on December 31 of the third year after the date of their appointment.
C.
The Chairpersons of the Planning Board and the Zoning Board of Appeals
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 have the same powers
and responsibilities of such member of the Board. Such designation
shall be entered into the minutes of the initial Planning Board/Zoning
Board of Appeals meeting at which the substitution is made.
D.
All provisions of state law relating to Planning Board and Zoning
Board of Appeals member eligibility, vacancy in office, removal, compatibility
of office and service on other boards, as well as any provisions of
a local law/local ordinance relating to training, continuing education,
compensation and attendance, shall also apply to alternate members.
A.
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 any inconsistencies between
this article and § 271 of the Town Law relating to the appointment
of alternate members to Town Planning Boards and § 267 of
Town Law relating to the appointment of alternate members to Town
Zoning Board of Appeals.
B.
This article shall be deemed to supersede and repeal any other local
laws to the extent therein is inconsistent herewith. Nothing herein
shall be deemed to be a waiver or restriction upon any rights and
powers available to the Town of Irondequoit to further regulate the
subject matter of this article.
