N.Y. Comp. Codes R. & Regs. tit. 19 § 1205.2

Current through Register Vol. 46, No. 45, November 2, 2024

Section 1205.2 - Regional board of review membership requirements and terms

(a) The regional boards of review previously created by the secretary for the Uniform Code and the regions previously designated for each of the boards by the secretary are continued, unless otherwise modified pursuant to subdivision (c) of this section. Each regional board of review shall be composed of five members, all of which shall be a resident of the region of the board to which they are appointed, except as otherwise provided in this section, and shall be comprised of each of the following:

(1) a licensed and registered architect in accordance with Article 147 of the New York State Education Law;

(2) a licensed and registered professional engineer in accordance with Article 145 of the New York State Education Law;

(3) an individual with a background in building code enforcement;

(4) an individual with a background in fire prevention; and

(5) a businessperson or lawyer.

(b) The members of a regional board of review shall be appointed by the secretary to serve staggered three-year terms. An appointment to fill a vacancy shall be made in the manner of the original appointment for the unexpired term. A member may be reappointed at the expiration of their term. The members of each regional board of review shall annually choose a chairperson from among their members.

(c) The secretary shall have the power and authority to:

(1) alter the number of regional boards of review;

(2) redesignate the regions within which boards may exercise their powers;

(3) designate a member of any regional board of review to participate in another regional board of review in order to establish a quorum, to address any conflicts of interest, or for any other reason deemed necessary by the secretary; and

(4) remove any member of a board of review for inefficiency, neglect of duty, misconduct, or malfeasance in office.

N.Y. Comp. Codes R. & Regs. Tit. 19 § 1205.2

Amended New York State Register June 28, 2023/Volume XLV, Issue 26, eff. 6/28/2023