Millerton City Zoning Code
ARTICLE VIII
Alternate Member of Planning Board
§ 170-62 Purpose.
The alternate Planning Board member article shall apply to appointment, terms, functions and powers of alternate members appointed to serve on the Planning Board of the Village of Millerton.
§ 170-63 Declaration of policy.
As a result of recusals or absences by Board members, official business may not always be able to be conducted and may delay or impede adherence to required timelines. The use of alternate members in such instances is hereby authorized pursuant to the provisions of this article.
§ 170-64 Definitions.
As used in this article, the following terms shall have the meanings indicated:
An individual appointed by the Village Board of Trustees to serve on the Village of Millerton Planning Board when a regular member is unable to participate on an application or matter before such Board.
An individual appointed by the Village Board of Trustees to serve on the Village of Millerton Planning Board.
The Planning Board of the Village of Millerton.
§ 170-65 Authorization.
A.
This article provides a process for appointing one alternate member to the Planning Board. The individual would serve when a member is unable to participate on an application or matter before such Board, at the discretion of the Chair of such Board.
B.
The alternate member shall be appointed by the Village Board of Trustees for a term of one year.
C.
The Chairperson of the Planning Board may designate the alternate member to substitute for a member when such member is unable to participate on an application or matter before the Board. When so designated, the alternate member shall possess the powers and responsibilities of such member of the Board. Such designation shall be entered into the minutes of the initial Board meeting at which the substitution is made.
D.
All provisions of state law relating to Planning Board member eligibility, vacancy in office, removal, compatibility of office and service on other boards, as well as any provision of a local law relating to Planning Board members, shall also apply to alternate members.
E.
An alternate member shall attend all meetings of the Planning Board, including work sessions, regular meetings and executive sessions with regard to all matters which come before the Planning Board. The alternate member shall have a right to vote only upon the inability of a regular Board member to participate on a specific application before the Planning board.
§ 170-66 Supersession of Village Law.
This article is hereby adopted pursuant to the provisions of § 10 of the New York State Municipal Home Rule Law and § 10 of the New York State Statute of Local Governments. It is the intent of the Village Board of Trustees, pursuant to § 10 of the New York State Municipal Home Rule Law, to supersede the provisions of § 7-718 of the Village Law relating to the appointment of members to the Village Planning Board.