A.
Pursuant to § 7-718 of the Village Law of the State of New York, there shall be a Planning Board consisting of seven members and two alternate members, each to be appointed for a term of five years by the Village Mayor, subject to the approval of the Village Board of Trustees. The Chairperson shall be designated by the Village Mayor, subject to the approval of the Board of Trustees, or, in the absence of such designation, may be selected by the Planning Board. The Board of Trustees shall select a Secretary and provide compensation. The members of the Planning Board shall receive compensation for their services as determined by the Board of Trustees. The Planning Board already established shall continue to function under the provisions of this chapter, and the members thereof may continue in office until their respective terms expire.
[Amended at time of adoption of Code (see Ch. 1, General Provisions, Art. II)]
B.
Powers and duties. The Planning Board shall be empowered to:
(2)
Review subdivision applications pursuant to Chapter 345, Subdivision of Land, of the Village of Sloatsburg.
(9)
Prepare and change the Comprehensive Plan of the Village at the request of the Village Board.
(10)
Make investigations, maps and reports and recommendations in connection therewith relating to the planning and development of the Village.
C.
Procedures. The Planning Board shall determine its own rules of conduct and procedure consistent with the applicable provisions of the Village Law of the State of New York and this chapter.