115.98
RESOLUTION IN SUPPORT OF ADIRONDACK ASSOCIATION OF TOWNS
AND VILLAGES’ RECOMMENDATIONS REGARDING ADIRONDACK PARK
AGENCY COMMISSIONERS
RESOLUTION NO.: 115, 98
INTRODUCED BY: Mr. Pliney Tucker
WHO MOVED ITS ADOPTION
SECONDED BY: Mr. Richard Merrill
WHEREAS, the Commissioners of the Adirondack Park Agency make numerous decisions
that affect the quality of life in the Adirondack Park, and
WHEREAS, periodic replacements are made of the Commissioners due to a variety of factors,
and
WHEREAS, the Adirondack Association of Towns and Villages, representing local
governments within the Adirondack Park, should rightfully have the opportunity to recommend to the
Governor and the Senate a list of potential Commissioners that the AATV has considered and
approved,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT
RESOLVED, that the Executive Committee of the AATV be charged with the responsibility
of developing a list of potential candidates for appointment to the Adirondack Park Agency and this list
be provided to each member Town and Village in good standing for their vote on each potential
candidate individually, such vote to be returned to the Executive Director within 30 days, and
BE IT FURTHER
RESOLVED, that when candidates receive a majority vote of the AATV membership
responding with a minimum of 35 towns and villages to constitute a quorum, they shall be included in
the AATV recommendations to the Governor and Senate for APA Commissioner consideration, and
BE IT FURTHER
RESOLVED, that an additional option for the AATV membership on potential candidates be
provided that they have no position and charge the Executive Committee with the responsibility of
voting in their best interest.
rd
Duly adopted this 23 day of March, 1998, by the following vote:
AYES : Mr. Merrill, Mr. Turner, Mr. Irish, Mr. Tucker, Mr. Champagne
NOES : None
ABSENT: None