Per § 7-712 of New York State Village Law, the Zoning
Board of Appeals (ZBA) previously established under local law and
still in existence at the time of this chapter's enactment shall hereby
be continued.
The Village Board may provide for the compensation of ZBA members
by resolution. The manner and amount of such compensation shall be
subject to review and approval by the Village Board as part of the
annual budgeting process.
The Village Board shall have the power to remove, after public
hearing, any member of the ZBA for cause. Cause for such removal shall
include, but not be limited to:
A. Absence from three consecutive regular or special meetings other
than for illness or valid personal reasons substantiated by documented
evidence;
B. Absence from 80% of the regularly scheduled meetings within any twelve-month
period other than for illness or valid personal reasons substantiated
by documented evidence; or
C. Failure to obtain and comply with the training requirements as set
forth in this chapter.