Village Trustee

Thank you all for your help. The information provided has been very helpful.. Stay safe.

lol.. yes. Mexican stand off.

To fill any vacancy in any office, except that of Trustee and Village Justice, by appointing a suitable person therein, who shall hold the office for the residue of the term unless sooner removed, and to fill any vacancy in the office of Trustee or Village Justice by the appointment of a suitable person, who shall hold office for the extent and for the period of time set forth herein: [L.L. No. 1-1987; L.L. No. 3-2016] A majority of the Board of Trustees shall constitute a quorum for the transaction of business, but a lesser number may adjourn and compel the attendance of absent members as provided by the Village Law of the State of New York. Our Board is 5, 3 seated. 2 empty.

Our Charter speaks: Trustees can appoint to fill empty seats.

Hmm. Thanks again.. I'm not sure what to do next. Constitutional attorney? judge? At this point we are at a Mexican standoff. No business will be conducted until the next election.. Nov.2021. Stay safe.

Thanks Josh, This is some information I received from NYCOM. ( New York Conference of Mayors) General Construction Law Section 41, a copy of which is attached and provides as follows: Absent additional language in your Charter or Village code, in my opinion, General Construction Law Section 41 controls, requiring at least three yes votes for your Board of Trustees to take action.

Chapter 63 RULES OF ORDER [HISTORY: Adopted by the Board of Trustees of the Village of 3-26-1880; amended in its entirety at time of adoption of Code; see Ch. 1, General Provisions, Art. I. Subsequent amendments noted where applicable.] ~ 63-1. Rules of order enumerated. A. In accordance with the Charter of the Village of , the Mayor shall preside at all meetings of the Board of Trustees, and in his absence, the Board of Trustees shall appoint one (1) of its members to preside at said meeting. C. A majority of the Board of Trustees shall constitute a quorum for the transaction of business, but a lesser number may adjourn and compel the attendance of absent members as provided by the Village Law of the State of New York. D. The Board of Trustees may determine the rules of its procedure for the conduct of its meetings.

We are a small Chartered Village, Our Board is made up of 5 Trustees and 1 Mayor. The Mayors only role is to break a tie and not a voting member of the board. We lost a Trustee do to a sudden death and lost a second Trustee to a resignation. We are now a 3 member Board with 2 open seats. When we vote we need a majority vote to pass. Here's the question: Is the majority 3 "yes" votes or 2 "yes" votes. Does the rule state a majority is 3 of the 5 or 2 of the remaining 3?...