Town of Babylon, NY Article VI Attendance at Board Meetings

[Adopted 7-20-1999 by L.L. No. 5-1999]

§ 47-23 Attendance of Board members required; exceptions.

A. Members of all boards and commissions shall be required to attend all public hearings and meetings except in cases of excusable absence.

B. Excusable absence shall include absence for medical reasons, attendance at a wake, funeral, wedding or similar ceremony, absence due to subpoena or other compelled attendance or absence for any reason in accordance with the following schedule:

(1) If a Board meets 45 or more times during any one-year period: eight absences.

(2) If a Board meets fewer than 45 or more than 40 times during any one-year period: six absences.

(3) If a Board meets 40 or fewer than 40 times during any one-year period: four absences.

C. The failure of any member of any board or commission to comply with this section shall constitute just and sufficient cause for removal from office pursuant to applicable legal guidelines and procedures.