Town of Riga, NY Chapter 3 Advisory Committees

[HISTORY: Adopted by the Town Board of the Town of Riga as indicated in article histories. Amendments noted where applicable.]

Article I Authorization to Establish

[Adopted 3-14-2006 by L.L. No. 2-2006]

§ 3-1 Enactment; statutory authority.

The Town Board of the Town of Riga does hereby ordain and enact the Town of Riga authority to establish advisory committees law pursuant to the authority and provisions of § 10, Subdivision 1(i), of the Municipal Home Rule Law.

§ 3-2 Title.

This chapter shall be known as the "Town of Riga Advisory Committee Authorization Law."

§ 3-3 Purpose.

The purpose is:

A. To provide a mechanism to encourage community involvement by providing a forum for community members to become involved in addressing issues and concerns regarding matters affecting the Town and its residents;

B. To promote open government and participation by members of the community;

C. To assist elected officials in reaching out to the community, gathering input and information needed by the governing board to make informed decisions;

D. To allow members of the community with special skills and experience to contribute to the community by serving in an advisory capacity.

§ 3-4 Authority of Town Board to establish advisory committees.

The Town Board of the Town of Riga shall have the authority to establish such advisory committees, as it deems necessary and appropriate, and with such powers as are consistent with the provisions of applicable New York State law and as it deems appropriate for a particular committee to enhance the providing of governmental services to residents of Riga.