NY TOWN COUNCIL, TOWN COUNCIL , VILLAGE
BOARD OF TRUSTEES EXAM QUESTIONS AND
ACCURATE ANSWERS |GRADED A+ .
NY City Council - correct Answers -comprised of 51 elected members.
city/town council - correct Answers -comprised of elected members whose mission is to preserve
order in
the community, and the health, safety, and welfare of its citizens.
Town boards - correct Answers -have both legislative and administrative powers, are made up of
the
supervisor and the town council.
Village Board of Trustees - correct Answers -comprised of the mayor and elected members who
have the
power to adopt and amend local laws as long as they do not violate the New York Constitution
or any general law.
Planning Board - correct Answers -One of its primary
responsibilities is to advise all other boards on land use matters.Investigating, mapping,
reporting, and making recommendations that relate to the
planning and development of the community
Recommending amendments to the zoning ordinance or map
• Preparing and amending a master plan for the community
Offering professional advice to all agencies and boards within the town on land use
matters
The planning board's members, of which there are five or seven, are appointed by the town
, board
zoning boards of appeal - correct Answers -(usually consisting of three or five members)
are appointed by a city's mayor, the town board, or the village board of trustees.
The board's primary responsibility is the preservation of a neighborhood's or
community's basic character. If a citizen or group wants to alter a property in a way that
is not in accordance with the current zoning ordinance, the zoning board of appeals
evaluates the impact of the change and determines if an area or use variance, or special
use permit will be granted
Architectural Review Board - correct Answers -preserve and uphold
the quality and beauty of the environment.comprised of locals with expertise in art, architecture,
and
planning. The members of this board are given the authority by local laws to review building
plans and specifications and to withhold approval of building permits if the proposed
development plans are not in accordance with the municipal ordinances.
New York Historic Preservation/Landmark Commission - correct Answers -has the authority to
recommend
historical properties for preservation. Its other responsibilities include:
Regulating and protecting places and objects that have special character, historical or
aesthetic interest.
Designating a building as an interior landmark to protect such things as wall hangings,
sculptures, railings, and ceiling panels.
Approving applications for the construction/remodeling of designated properties.
New York Building Department - correct Answers -Providing permits to licensed and insured
contractors to complete work on approved
construction and renovation projects.
BOARD OF TRUSTEES EXAM QUESTIONS AND
ACCURATE ANSWERS |GRADED A+ .
NY City Council - correct Answers -comprised of 51 elected members.
city/town council - correct Answers -comprised of elected members whose mission is to preserve
order in
the community, and the health, safety, and welfare of its citizens.
Town boards - correct Answers -have both legislative and administrative powers, are made up of
the
supervisor and the town council.
Village Board of Trustees - correct Answers -comprised of the mayor and elected members who
have the
power to adopt and amend local laws as long as they do not violate the New York Constitution
or any general law.
Planning Board - correct Answers -One of its primary
responsibilities is to advise all other boards on land use matters.Investigating, mapping,
reporting, and making recommendations that relate to the
planning and development of the community
Recommending amendments to the zoning ordinance or map
• Preparing and amending a master plan for the community
Offering professional advice to all agencies and boards within the town on land use
matters
The planning board's members, of which there are five or seven, are appointed by the town
, board
zoning boards of appeal - correct Answers -(usually consisting of three or five members)
are appointed by a city's mayor, the town board, or the village board of trustees.
The board's primary responsibility is the preservation of a neighborhood's or
community's basic character. If a citizen or group wants to alter a property in a way that
is not in accordance with the current zoning ordinance, the zoning board of appeals
evaluates the impact of the change and determines if an area or use variance, or special
use permit will be granted
Architectural Review Board - correct Answers -preserve and uphold
the quality and beauty of the environment.comprised of locals with expertise in art, architecture,
and
planning. The members of this board are given the authority by local laws to review building
plans and specifications and to withhold approval of building permits if the proposed
development plans are not in accordance with the municipal ordinances.
New York Historic Preservation/Landmark Commission - correct Answers -has the authority to
recommend
historical properties for preservation. Its other responsibilities include:
Regulating and protecting places and objects that have special character, historical or
aesthetic interest.
Designating a building as an interior landmark to protect such things as wall hangings,
sculptures, railings, and ceiling panels.
Approving applications for the construction/remodeling of designated properties.
New York Building Department - correct Answers -Providing permits to licensed and insured
contractors to complete work on approved
construction and renovation projects.
