Perinton sets new terms for volunteer boards

Adopted

Outcome

September 21, 2026: the Town Board adopted Local Law No. 6 of 2026 after a public hearing, 5-0 (draft minutes).

Decided by the Perinton Town Board.

What this means

Members of five town volunteer boards get fixed terms: three years for the Conservation, Ethics, Recreation and Parks Advisory and Sustainability Advisory boards, five years for the Planning Board.

Where it stands

  1. Proposed
  2. Hearing scheduled
  3. Under review
  4. Adopted

Perinton has set fixed terms for members of five town volunteer boards: three years on the Conservation Board, Board of Ethics, Recreation and Parks Advisory Board and Sustainability Advisory Board, and five years on the Planning Board. The Town Board adopted the change, Local Law No. 6 of 2026, 5-0 on Monday, September 21, after a public hearing the same night. The town says fixed terms keep appointments consistent and help it recruit and keep volunteers.

The town hasn't said how the change affects members already serving.

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