The Town Board is authorized to create a Planning
Board consisting of seven members and shall, by resolution, appoint
the members of such Board and designate the Chairperson. In the absence
of a Chairperson, the Planning Board may designate a member to serve
as Chairperson. All meetings of the Planning Board shall be held at
the call of the Chairperson and at such other times as such Board
may determine. Such Chairperson, or in his or her absence, the Acting
Chairperson, may administer oaths and compel the attendance of witnesses.
(1)
The Town Board may provide for the compensation
of Planning Board members.
(2)
The Town Board may make such appropriation as
it may see fit for Planning Board expenses. The Planning Board shall
have the power and authority to employ experts, clerks and a Secretary
and to pay for their services and to provide for such other expenses
as may be necessary and proper.
(3)
The Town Board shall require Planning Board
members to complete training and continuing education courses in accordance
with the provisions provided below.