The Town Board finds a program of regular training
of all appointed board members will advance the public interest. Ongoing
continuing education is critical to their proper function and to reasoned
action on submitted applications. Accordingly, the minimum training
required herein is a condition of the appointment of each board member
and a condition for continuing in office.
This article shall apply to all members of the
following boards:
C. Environmental Review Board.
The following is hereby established as the minimum
training requirements:
A. Four hours of training at any accredited or certified
land use training program such as those programs offered by the Department
of State, the New York State Association of Towns, the Orange County
Planning Federation or an equivalent program approved by the Town
Board.
[Amended 12-14-2023 by L.L. No. 6-2023]
The Town Board shall have the power, after the
opportunity for a hearing, to remove any board member for noncompliance
with the minimum requirements established herein.