§ 129-1. Planning Board established., Chapter 129. Subdivision of Land, Code of Ordinances, Hewlett Harbor

The Planning Board heretofore established is hereby continued.

After the effective date of this amendment, it shall consist of five members.

They shall annually appoint from their own number a Chairman and a Secretary.

They shall serve without pay.

A quorum shall consist of three members.

The concurring vote of a majority of the entire Board shall be necessary for a decision.

Up to two alternate members of the Planning Board shall be appointed by the Village Mayor or other duly appointing authority, for a term of two years.

The Chairperson of the Planning Board may designate an alternate to substitute for a member when such member is unable to participate on a application or matter before the Board. If two alternate members are appointed, the Chairperson shall rotate the designation of alternate members (unless one of the alternate members is absent or unable to participate on an application or matter before the Board). When so designated, the alternate member shall possess all the powers and responsibilities of such member of the Board. Such designation shall be entered into the minutes of the initial Planning Board meeting at which the substitution is made.

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 provisions of a local law or local ordinance relating to training, continuing education, compensation and attendance, shall also apply to alternate members.

Use of alternate members is hereby authorized for, but not limited to, situations when members are ill, members are on extended vacation, or members who have a conflict of interest on a specific matter before the Board.

Editor's Note: This local law also stated that it was adopted pursuant to the provisions of § 10 of the NYS Municipal Home Rule Law and § 10 of the NYS Statute of Local Governments and that it is the intent of the Board of Trustees, pursuant to § 10 of the NYS 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.