Farmers interested in adding land to a Agricultural District should submit a completed Agricultural District Inclusion Worksheet and a tax map depicting the location of the property to the Department of Planning & Development. The department reviews applications during the designated 30-day annual review period: January 2nd to January 31st of each year. For more information: https://planningchautauqua.com/planning/afpb/ag-dist-inclusion/
An information session on Agricultural Districts Inclusion Period in Chautauqua County will be held Monday January 3rd, at 5:00pm in the gymnasium at the Chautauqua Municipal Building (old school in Mayville - 2 Academy Street Mayville, NY) for all those who are interested in learning more about the agricultural District Inclusion Period. During this information…
The Chautauqua County Planning Board’s monthly meeting will be held at 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday, January 4, 2022. The meeting will be held via videoconferencing, as permitted by the NYS Open Meetings Law. The public will be able to fully observe the videoconference meeting by going to the link below: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87942778414?pwd=UzFyQnV1T2tvRE1NaFA3RVZqK3RIZz09. If you should have…
This basic course addresses the powers and duties of town, village, and city planning boards and commissions. The administrative and regulatory roles of the planning board, including its review of site plans, special use permits, and subdivision plats are discussed, along with the planning board’s role in the municipal comprehensive plan. The importance of board…
Module 1 of 5 - New York State Association of Counties Orientation for Newly Elected and Appointed County Officials The structure of county government in New York State is laid out by the State Constitution and statutes adopted by the state legislature. Foundations of county government in state law will be discussed and the various…
This introductory course to the zoning board of appeals focuses on the statutory tests boards must follow to grant use and area variances and proper handling of zoning interpretations. Meeting procedures and notice requirements will also be discussed, along with the ZBA’s relationship with enforcement officials and the planning board, and the importance of making…
The Chautauqua County Shared Services Initiative Panel recently met to approve the 2021 Chautauqua County Shared Services Initiative Plan. The Panel met its quorum and approved the Plan. As required by New York State, the Plan must be presented to the public. This public presentation will take place on Wednesday, January 12, 2022 at 4:30…
Module 2 of 5 New York State Association of Counties Orientation for Newly Elected and Appointed County Officials This session will feature an introduction to county budget and financial management. The presentation will include a discussion on how counties raise funds, prepare a budget and provide financial management and oversight of taxpayer dollars. The relationship…
The United States Treasury has issued a final rule on how ARPA funds can be used. You won't want to miss this if your town is planning on taking advantage of ARPA funding. Join Legislative Director and Counsel Sarah Brancatella for this presentation. Register Here
Module 3 of 5 New York State Association of Counties Orientation for Newly Elected and Appointed County Officials An overview of codes of conduct and other related legal requirements of county elected and appointed officials under state and local ethics laws, policies, and procedures. A discussion of proper ethical conduct by county officials, above and…
Sponsored by: APA Illinois Chapter In his famous, I Have a Dream speech, Martin Luther King Jr. said, "Now is the time to rise from the dark and desolate valley of segregation to the sunlit path of racial justice." However, nearly sixty years after King's vital words, American cities remain segregated by race and income…
Module 4 of 5 New York State Association of Counties Orientation for Newly Elected and Appointed Officials The powers granted to local legislators under the state’s municipal home rule law, the county law, and other relevant statutes will be addressed. The presentation will focus on the procedures and requirements that must be followed by county…
Agricultural Inclusion worksheets are due January 31, 2022 by 4:30pm. More information about the Agricultural Inclusion Period can be found here.
This event will be updated with a zoom link closer to meeting date.
Module 5 of 5 New York State Association of Counties Orientation for Newly Elected and Appointed County Officials Role of County Clerks of Legislative Board: The Clerk of a Legislative Board provides many vital services and resources for county officials. The President of the Clerks of the Legislative Boards Association will give a brief overview…
The webinar will explore contemporary practices in flood and wildfire hazard mitigation. This webcast is hosted by APA ENRE Division. Register Here