[HISTORY: Adopted by the Town Board of the Town of New Lebanon as
indicated in article histories. Amendments noted where applicable.]
[Adopted 1-2-2007]
Any appointed board or commission member who is absent for 25% of the
meetings within any calendar year is subject to removal from said board or
commission.
All appointed board or commission members shall meet the minimum education
requirements as set forth by the State of New York as well as any additional
education requirements as established by the New Lebanon Town Board.
[Adopted 7-9-2007]
A.
Pursuant to the provisions of Town Law §§ 267
and 271, all Planning Board and Zoning Board of Appeals members shall be required
to complete at least four hours of suitable training per year;
B.
The authority to determine suitable training is hereby
delegated from the Town Board to the respective Planning and Zoning Board
Chairs, who shall note annually in Board minutes the selected training;
C.
The training requirements may be satisfied by educational
activities substantially devoted to planning, zoning, or other land use issues,
such as attending conferences, seminars, or workshops; participating in on-line
training; attending college courses; reading journal articles or books; or
any other educational activities considered acceptable by the respective Board
Chair. Training may be offered by a municipality, regional or county planning
office or commission; county, regional or state planning federation; state
agency, statewide municipal association, college or university or other similar
entity.
D.
A record of annual completion of training shall be maintained
by the Town Clerk or Planning Director and a copy provided to the Town Board
prior to considering a Planning Board or Zoning Board member for reappointment.
Eligibility for reappointment to these Boards shall be conditioned upon completion
of training prior to the end of each calendar year.
E.
Suitable training in excess of four hours per year may
be accumulated and carried over into the succeeding year for the purpose of
satisfying these training requirements. No Board member shall receive more
than one year's credit for excess hours as the law, as well as planning and
zoning issues, change constantly, and it is important that Board members keep
up-to-date by receiving training at least every two years.
