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Mandatory Training for Land-Use Boards

COUNTY: TRAIN LAND-USE BOARDS:

A plan to require a minimum of four hours of annual training for members of local land-use boards statewide has been endorsed by the Dutchess County Legislature.
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Supporters said the training would help the boards deal with the increasingly complex issues they face.

The Town of LaGrange recently increased the hours of training it requires of its board members from one to four. John Brewster, chairman of the LaGrange planning board, said he's glad his town requires training.

A statewide provision could be difficult for some upstate municipalities that might not have as many training opportunities available, he said. Cities, towns and villages should be left to decide for themselves whether to require training, he said.
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Monday's vote is not binding, and only meant to express to state legislators the county's support of the plan. A mandatory training bill for board members is being considered in both houses of the state Legislature.

The state bill also allows municipalities to adjust, or waive entirely, training.

County Legislator Marc Molinaro, R-Red Hook, said municipalities can require training or choose not to, so the law would change nothing.

I'd appreciate if someone could send me the bill numbers, since I'm not able to find the bills on the Assembly's website using a keyword search.

UPDATE: Here is the text of the Senate bill (s6316). Notice the opt-out provisions. Thanks to the two folks who sent the bill numbers

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