In accordance with Article 10 of the Municipal Home Rule Law of the State of New York, the governing Town Board of the Town of North Greenbush has the authority to enact local laws and amend local laws for the purpose of promoting the health, safety or general welfare of the Town of North Greenbush and for the protection and enhancement of its physical environment through the use of land use controls of developments and zoning. The Town Board may include in any such local law provisions for the appointment of any municipal officer, employees, or independent contractor to effectuate, administer and enforce such local law.