As used in this chapter, the following terms shall have the
meanings indicated.
Extraordinary Circumstances
For the purposes of Article
VI of this Chapter, "Extraordinary Circumstances" means disability, illness, caregiving responsibilities, inclement weather, travel, or a significant or any other significant or unexpected factor or event which prevents a member of a Public Body from attending a meeting of the Public Body in-person.
Public Body
Any entity, for which a quorum is required in order to conduct
public business and which consists of two or more members, performing
a governmental function for the state or for an agency or department
thereof, or for a public corporation as defined in section sixty-six
of the general construction law, or committee or subcommittee or other
similar body consisting of members of such public body, or an entity
created or appointed to perform a necessary function in the decision-making
process for which a quorum is required in order to conduct public
business and which consists of two or more members. A necessary function
in the decision-making process shall not include the provision of
recommendations or guidance which is purely advisory and which does
not require further action by the state or agency or department thereof
or public corporation as defined in section sixty-six of the general
construction law.
Village
The Incorporated Village of Sands Point.