[Adopted 12-16-2015 by L.L. No. 4-2015]
This article shall apply to the appointment, terms, functions and powers of the appointment and employment of the Secretary to the Planning Board.
As used in this article, the following terms shall have the meanings indicated:
PLANNING BOARD
The Planning Board of the Town of Elma as established by the Town Board pursuant to the provisions of § 271 of Town Law.
SECRETARY
The Secretary to the Planning Board.
A. 
The Town Board of the Town of Elma hereby enacts this article to provide a process for appointing the Secretary to the Planning Board to assist the Planning Board.
B. 
The authority of the Planning Board regarding the appointment and employment of the Secretary to the Planning Board shall be transferred to the Town Board.
C. 
The Secretary to the Planning Board shall be appointed by the Town Board to assist the Planning Board.
This article is hereby adopted pursuant to the provisions of § 10 of the NYS Municipal Home Rule Law and § 10 of the NYS Statute of Local Governments. It is the intent of the Town Board, pursuant to § 10 of the NYS Municipal Home Rule Law, to supersede the provisions of § 271, Subdivision 2, of the Town Law relating to the appointment or employment of the Secretary to the Planning Board appointed or employed to assist the Planning Board.