§ 103-84. Creation; organization, powers and duties.
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A.The Town Board shall appoint a Board of Appeals pursuant to § 267 of the Town Law. Said Board shall consist of five members, to serve for overlapping five-year terms. The Chairman of the Board shall be one of the five members and shall be designated as such by the Town Board. Vacancies shall be filled in like manner; provided, however, that an unexpired term shall be filled for such unexpired term only. The Board shall elect a Vice Chairman from its membership, shall appoint a Secretary and shall establish rules for the conduct of its officers.B.The Board of Appeals shall have the power to make, adopt and promulgate such written rules of procedure, bylaws and forms as may be provided for in § 267 of the Town Law for the proper execution of its duties and to secure the intent of this chapter. Such rules, bylaws and forms shall not be in conflict with or have the effect of waiving any provisions of this chapter or any other ordinances of the Town of Oneonta. Such rules, bylaws and forms and any subsequent amendments or supplements thereto shall be submitted to the Town Board by the Board of Appeals for approval and filing for public view. The Town Board shall move to approve, reject or modify such rules, bylaws and forms within 60 days after submission. Failure of the Town Board to so move shall be construed to constitute approval thereof.