A.
There is hereby established in and for the County of Sullivan a board
known as the "Board of Electrical Licensing of the County of Sullivan"
consisting of seven voting members and two nonvoting members.
B.
The following shall constitute the voting members of the Board of
Electrical Licensing:
(1)
One representative of the New York State Electric and Gas Company
(NYSEG), or any successor local electrical utility company in the
event NYSEG should sell, transfer or merge its business.
(2)
One Electrical Inspector working as such in the County.
(3)
Two Master Electricians currently licensed in the County.
(4)
One Code Enforcement Officer/Building Inspector from a town or village
within the County.
(5)
The County Manager or his/her designee.
(6)
The legislative head of the Public Safety and Law Enforcement Committee
of the County Legislature or another member of the County Legislature
appointed thereby.
D.
The Board shall have the authority to consult with professionals
and/or advisors as needed.
E.
All members of the Board of Electrical Licensing shall serve in such
positions without compensation except for the recording secretary.
F.
All appointments to the Board of Electrical Licensing, other than
the County Manager or his/her designee who shall be a member by virtue
of his/her office, shall be made by the County Legislature.
G.
The Board of Electrical Licensing shall be subject to the legislative
oversight of the Public Safety and Law Enforcement Committee of the
County Legislature.
H.
Of the members first appointed, other than the County Manager or
designee (pursuant to Subsection B5, above) and the legislator (pursuant
to Subsection B6, above), one shall be appointed for a term of one
year; two for a term of two years; two for a term of three years.
Members may continue until their successors have been appointed and
confirmed. All succeeding members of the Board thereafter shall be
appointed for terms of four years.
I.
The Board shall elect a Chairman and a Vice Chairman from its membership
annually.
J.
After three consecutive, unexcused absences by a member of the Board,
the Board, by a majority vote, may recommend to the Legislature that
said member be removed. The Legislature, by supermajority vote, has
the discretion to remove an appointed member of the Board at any time.
The Board of Electrical Licenses shall:
A.
Hold regular quarterly meetings and special meetings as often as
necessary (upon written or electronic notice of a special meeting
to the members of the Board at least 48 hours in advance of said special
meeting).
B.
Adopt bylaws and such rules and regulations as may be necessary to
implement this chapter, including licensing standards not inconsistent
herewith, and file a certified copy thereof prior to the effective
date with the Clerk of the County Legislature.
C.
Review qualifications and fitness of applicants for licenses under
this chapter that have been denied or accepted by the Director of
Human Resources or his/her designee. The Board, by a majority vote
of its membership, can overrule the Director of Human Resources or
his/her designee's decision denying an applicant the opportunity
to take the exam.
D.
Issue licenses as authorized by this chapter to applicants possessing
the requisite qualifications. Licenses shall be signed by the Chairman.
The Board shall keep records of all proceedings and licenses issued
pursuant to this chapter.
E.
Hear complaints of alleged violations of this chapter; suspend or
revoke licenses; impose and collect fines and penalties for violations
of the current Sullivan County electrical licensing law or the applicable
Electrical Code after due notice and hearing (as hereinafter provided).
F.
Subject to the approval of the County Attorney, institute suits in
the name of the County to enforce this chapter or any bylaws, rules
or regulations adopted by the Board hereunder.
G.
Charge application and annual license fees as the Board may determine
from time to time.
H.
Administer oath to witnesses.
A majority of the Board shall constitute a quorum for the transaction
of business at any meeting.
