[§ 249, L.L. No. 4-1925; § 1, L.L. No. 9-1984[1]; § 1, L.L. No. 1-2006]
The Mayor may appoint such citizen advisory boards as may be authorized by the Council. Such boards may be appointed in connection with any municipal department, function or purpose. The Council may provide by appropriation for the necessary expenses of any such Board, but in no case shall any such appropriation or any part thereof be used for compensating any member of any such advisory board for his or her services.
[1]
Editor's Note: This local law was approved at referendum 11-6-1984 and took effect 1-1-1986.
[§ 241, L.L. No. 4-1925, added by L.L. No. 3-1931; L.L. No. 5-1947; L.L. No. 12-1962; § 10, L.L. No. 1-1968; § 1, L.L. No. 1-1970; repealed by L.L. No. 2-1978]
[§ 589, c. 755, L. 1907; L.L. No. 13-1963; § 11, L.L. No. 1-1968; § 5, L.L. No. 2-1981; § 1, L.L. No. 9-1984[1]; § 1, L.L. No. 6-1992; § 1, L.L. No. 6-2003; § 1, L.L. No. 1-2006; § 1, L.L. No. 1-2011]
A. 
Membership. The Board of Examiners of Stationary Engineers and Refrigeration Operators shall be composed of six members, five of whom shall hold valid licenses at least in the first or second highest classification, adequately representing the interests of refrigeration operation and stationary engineering; and the sixth member to be the Commissioner of Neighborhood and Business Development or his or her or her representative. All members of such Board shall be at least 25 years of age, citizens of the United States, high school graduates or equivalent and residents of the County of Monroe, but preference shall be given to residents of the City of Rochester. All members of the Board shall have equal voting rights. They shall be appointed by the Mayor, subject to confirmation by City Council. Members of the Board shall receive such compensation for their services as shall be determined by the Mayor.
The members constituting such Board, other than the Commissioner of Neighborhood and Business Development or his or her representative, shall be first appointed to hold office for the following terms and until their successors are appointed, to wit: one for one year following the date of initial appointment; two for two years following the date of initial appointment; and two for three years following the date of initial appointment. The selection shall be determined by lot. Initial appointment shall be extended to terminate on December 31 next following. Thereafter, each appointment shall be for a three-year term from January 1. Any member may be removed by the Mayor for cause. A member may be appointed to succeed himself or herself.
B. 
Election of officers. The Board shall annually elect from its members a chair, a vice chair, a secretary and such other officers as may be required. The Board shall meet regularly at a time and place fixed by it and may adopt rules and regulations for the transaction of its business. Special meetings shall be called as provided for in the rules and regulations. A quorum for regular and special meetings shall be three members. The decision of the majority present shall prevail, except as otherwise provided in the adoption of the Board's rules and regulations and amendments thereto.
C. 
Rules and regulations. The Board may adopt rules and regulations to govern its action in exercising its powers and duties and may amend such rules and regulations at any time thereafter. A majority vote of the whole Board is required for the adoption or amendment of such rules and regulations. Thirty days' written notice of any proposed amendments to the rules and regulations must be given to all Board members.
[1]
Editor's Note: This local law was approved at referendum 11-6-1984 and took effect 1-1-1986.
[§ 590, c. 755, L. 1907; L.L. No. 13-1963; § 1, L.L. No. 1-2006]
A. 
The Board shall investigate and examine the knowledge and technical ability of each applicant for a license to engage in or perform the work of a stationary engineer or a refrigeration operator in the City of Rochester. The Board shall, subject to the regulation contained herein, have authority to prescribe the subject matter in which applicants shall be examined. Subject to regulation contained herein, the Board may revoke, cancel or suspend for cause a license.
B. 
The Board shall authorize the issuance of licenses as provided by ordinance. The Board shall not limit the number of licenses that shall be issued.
C. 
The Board shall also investigate and examine all charges preferred against any holder of a license and his or her competency to continue to hold a license.
D. 
The Board shall maintain an orderly set of records and shall perform such other duties as are hereinafter required of it and as may be directed by ordinance of the Council.
[§ 406, c. 755, L. 1907, as added by c. 340, L. 1911; L.L. No. 4-1925; L.L. No. 8-1934; L.L. No. 3-1977; § 1, L.L. No. 2-1989; § 1, L.L. No. 4-1992; § 1, L.L. No. 4-1998]
There shall be a Rochester Public Library which shall be chartered by the Regents of the University of the State of New York and governed by a Board of Trustees in accordance with provisions of the Education Law of the State of New York and regulations of the Commissioner of Education. The Board shall consist of 11 members who shall be appointed by the Mayor, subject to confirmation by City Council, for five-year terms. Members serving on the Board of Trustees at the time of Charter approval shall continue to serve for the remainder of their then current terms. One position on the Board shall be reserved for a person nominated by the Reynolds Library. One of the members of the Board shall be a member of the Monroe County Library Board of Trustees. Further representational membership may be provided for when deemed appropriate.
[§ 407, c. 755, L. 1907, as added by c. 340, L. 1911; c. 121, L. 1914; L.L. No. 4-1925; § 1, L.L. No. 2-1989]
The Board of Trustees of the Public Library shall have the powers and duties set forth in the Education Law of the State of New York and such other laws and regulations as are applicable to libraries chartered by the Board of Regents and registered by the Education Department of the State of New York.
[§ 528, c. 755, L. 1907, as added by L.L. No. 3-1958; repealed by L.L. No. 10-1962; added by L.L. No. 4-1965; § 8, L.L. No. 1-1968; § 1, L.L. No. 9-1984; § 1, L.L. No. 4-2024]
In addition to the powers and duties conferred upon the Examining Board of Plumbers by the General City Law, such Board is hereby designated as the body which shall issue licenses and accompanying certificates to employing or master plumbers and cancel such licenses in the event of violation of the Plumbing Code or laws or regulations relating to plumbing; and perform such other duties as may be prescribed by law or by ordinance of the Council.
The members of the Examining Board of Plumbers shall be appointed by the Mayor, subject to confirmation by City Council.
[§ 529, c. 755, L. 1907, as added by L.L. No. 6-1960; L.L. No. 3-1961; L.L. No. 13-1962; L.L. No. 4-1965; § 12, L.L. No. 1-1968; L.L. No. 12-1968; § 5, L.L. No. 2-1981; § 1, L.L. No. 1-1984; § 1, L.L. No. 9-1984[1]; § 1, L.L. No. 5-2005; § 1, L.L. No. 1-2006; § 1, L.L. No. 1-2011]
A. 
General. The Electrical Examining Board shall be composed of seven members as follows: three electricians with at least 10 years' practical experience in general electrical work; one electrician with at least 10 years' practical experience in specialized work involving electrical installations; a licensed professional engineer of the State of New York; an electrical engineer in the electrical distribution department of the utility supplying electrical power in the City of Rochester; and the Commissioner of Neighborhood Business Development of the City of Rochester or his or her or her designated representative. All members of the Board shall be appointed by the Mayor, subject to confirmation by City Council, and shall be at least 30 years of age, citizens of the United States and residents of the County of Monroe. All members of the Board shall have equal voting rights.
Each appointment, with the exception of the Commissioner of Neighborhood Business Development of the City, shall be for a three-year term from January 1. Any member may be removed by the Mayor for cause. A member may be appointed to succeed himself or herself or herself. Vacancies shall be filled by appointment by the Mayor, subject to confirmation by City Council, within a period of 60 days from the occurrence of such vacancy, and the members appointed to fill such vacancies shall hold office for the balance of the term so vacated. The four electricians and the professional engineer who serve as members of the Board shall receive such compensation for their services as shall be determined by the Mayor.
B. 
Election of officers; meetings. The Board shall meet within 30 days after the appointment of its members and at such meeting elect from its members temporary officers for the purpose of organizing the work of the Board and the preparation of its rules and regulations. At a subsequent meeting, the Board shall adopt its rules and regulations. It shall also elect from its members a chair, a vice chair, a secretary and such other officers as may be required. The Board shall meet regularly at a time and place fixed by it. Special meetings shall be called as provided for in the rules and regulations. A quorum for regular and special meetings shall be five members. The decision of the majority present shall prevail, except as otherwise provided in the adoption of the Board's rules and regulations and amendments thereto.
C. 
Rules and regulations. The Board shall adopt rules and regulations to govern its action in exercising its powers and duties, and may amend such rules and regulations at any time thereafter. A majority vote of the whole Board is required for the adoption or amendment of such rules and regulations. Thirty days' written notice of any proposed amendments to the rules and regulations must be given to all Board members.
D. 
Duties of the Board.
(1) 
The Board shall investigate and examine the knowledge and technical ability of each applicant for a license to engage in, or conduct the business of, installing, altering or repairing any electrical work in the City of Rochester. The qualifications shall be determined in part by an examination of a practical and elementary character sufficiently rigid to test the knowledge of the applicant with respect to performing electrical work which is in compliance with City ordinances and the National Electrical Code. The type of examination and the date and place where examinations are to be held shall be at the discretion of the Board. The procedures for the Board to follow in examining applicants for a license shall be as prescribed by the Board in its rules and regulations.
(2) 
The Board shall investigate and examine the knowledge, technical ability and past record of each applicant applying for renewal of a license, and determine the applicant's fitness for renewal of said license. The type of license issued to an applicant for renewal of a license is at the discretion of the Board.
(3) 
The Board shall authorize the issuance of licenses as provided by ordinance, and shall stipulate the conditions, if any, under which a license is to be used. The Board shall not limit the number of licenses that shall be issued.
(4) 
The Board shall also investigate and examine all charges preferred against any holder of a license, and his or her capability to continue to hold a license.
(5) 
The Board shall maintain an orderly set of records and shall perform such other duties as are hereinafter required of it and as may be directed by ordinance of the Council.
[1]
Editor's Note: This local law was approved at referendum 11-6-1984 and took effect 1-1-1986.
[L.L. No. 13-1975; § 6, L.L. No. 5-1981; § 1, L.L. No. 9-1984;[1] § 10, L.L. No. 4-1985; § 1, L.L. No. 5-1990; § 2, L.L. No. 10-2002; § 1, L.L. No. 12-2011; § 2, L.L. No. 5-2014]
There is hereby established the Rochester Preservation Board which shall consist of seven members appointed by the Mayor, subject to confirmation by City Council. Among the members of the Preservation Board, there shall be at least one licensed or certified real estate professional; at least one member of a recognized historical association; at least two registered architects; at least two residents from two different preservation districts established pursuant to the Code of the City of Rochester and one resident at large, except that the failure to meet these requirements shall not affect the validity of any Board action. They shall all be residents of the City of Rochester. The Mayor may appoint, subject to confirmation by City Council, up to three additional residents of the City of Rochester as alternate members, each of whom may serve as a member of the Preservation Board when called upon to do so as a temporary replacement for a regular member who is unable to participate in any application or other matter.
A. 
Jurisdiction and authority. In addition to the jurisdiction conferred on it by other provisions of the Charter, codes and ordinances of the City, the Preservation Board shall have the following jurisdiction and authority to be exercised in accordance with specific provisions established in the Municipal Code of the City of Rochester:
(1) 
To initiate, hear, review and offer its recommendations on proposals for the designation of preservation districts.
(2) 
To initiate, hear, review and, subject to the similar authority of the Planning Commission, approve or disapprove proposals for the designation of landmarks and landmark sites.
(3) 
To review and finally decide applications for certificates of appropriateness.
(4) 
To review and offer recommendations on applications for variances and special permits which have been referred to it by the Director of Zoning.
(5) 
To develop and adopt preservation guidelines.
(6) 
Upon reasonable, written request, to make its special knowledge and expertise available to any official, department, bureau, board, commission or agency of the City, county, state or federal governments to aid them in the performance of their respective duties relating to preservation and landmark matters.
(7) 
In furtherance of the above jurisdiction and authority, and with the prior authorization of the Mayor, to employ such experts and other assistants as may be necessary or convenient to carry out its duties hereunder and to pay for their services and other necessary and proper expenses; provided, however, that such expenditures shall not exceed such funds as may be appropriated for such purposes from time to time by the City Council.
[1]
Editor's Note: This local law was approved at referendum 11-6-1984 and took effect 1-1-1986.
[L.L. No. 14-1975; § 6, L.L. No. 5-1981; § 1, L.L. No. 7-1984; § 1, L.L. No. 9-1984;[1] § 11, L.L. No. 4-1985; § 3, L.L. No. 10-2002; § 3, L.L. No. 5-2014]
There is hereby established a Board of Appeals of seven members, appointed by the Mayor, subject to confirmation by City Council. Members of the Board of Appeals shall be residents of the City of Rochester and shall not be officers or employees of the City or any of its agencies or departments. At all times, there shall be at least one member residing in each City Council District, except that the failure to meet this requirement shall not affect the validity of any Board action. Members of the Board of Appeals shall serve without compensation, but shall be entitled, to the extent of available funds appropriated therefor, to reimbursement for reasonable expenses necessarily incurred in the performance of their duties. The Mayor may appoint, subject to confirmation by City Council, up to three additional residents of the City of Rochester as alternate members, each of whom may serve as a member of the Board of the Appeals when called upon to do so as a temporary replacement for a regular member who is unable to participate in any application or other matter.
A. 
Jurisdiction and authority. In addition to the jurisdiction conferred on it by other provisions of the Charter, codes and ordinances of the City of Rochester, the Board of Appeals shall have the following jurisdiction and authority to be exercised in accordance with specific provisions established in the Municipal Code of the City of Rochester:
(1) 
To hear and decide appeals from and review orders, decisions or determinations made by the Director of Zoning, and to that end shall have the powers of the Director of Zoning with respect to such order, decision or determination.
(2) 
To grant or deny variances from the requirements of Chapter 120 of the Code of the City of Rochester.
(3) 
To grant or deny area variances for extensions, structural alterations or enlargement of nonconforming uses.
(4) 
To initiate changes and amendments to Chapter 120 of the Code of the City of Rochester.
(5) 
Upon reasonable, written request, to make its special knowledge and expertise available to any official, department, bureau, board, commission or agency of the City, county, state or federal governments to aid them in the performance of their respective duties relating to zoning and its administration in the City.
(6) 
In furtherance of the above jurisdiction and authority, to make such investigations, maps and reports, and recommendation in connection therewith, relating to zoning and its administration in the City of Rochester as seem desirable to it; provided, however, that the expenditures of the Board shall not exceed the amount appropriated therefor.
[1]
Editor's Note: This local law was approved at referendum 11-6-1984 and took effect 1-1-1986.