[Ord. No. 4, 2-3-2021]
(a)
Appointment; term; powers; applicability of state law.
(1)
This article is enacted to provide a process for appointing alternate members of the Planning Board, Zoning Board of Appeals, and Scenic and Historic Commission. These individuals would serve when quorum cannot be met by the respective boards due to conflicts of interest by the regular members or extended absence due to illness.
(2)
Alternate members of the Boards shall be appointed by the duly authorized appointing authority for a term of one year. No more than three alternate members may be appointed at one time.
(3)
The Chair of the Planning Board, Zoning Board, or Scenic and Historic Commission 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 possess all the powers and responsibilities of such member of the Board. Such designation shall be entered into the minutes of the initial meeting at which the substitution is made.
(4)
All provisions of state law relating to Planning Board, Zoning Board of Appeals, or Scenic and Historic Commission member eligibility, vacancy in office, removal, compatibility of office and service on other boards, as well as any provision of a local law/local ordinance relating to training, continuing education, compensation and attendance, shall also apply to alternate members.
(b)
Severability. If any provisions of this section are held to be unconstitutional or otherwise invalid by any court of competent jurisdiction, the remaining provisions of this section shall remain in effect.