Board Vacancies - Apply by 10/15

TOWN OF LANSING

BOARD VACANCY LIST

Have you ever wanted to give back to the community you live in, but weren’t sure how to get involved? There are regular and alternate positions anticipated on the Planning Board, Zoning Board of Appeals, Conservation Advisory Council, and Ethics Board. Terms will begin on January 1, 2027.
 
A regular member is a full voting member with a full term. An alternate member is a one-year term and is a great way to see how a board works, and the level of time commitment needed.
 

• PLANNING BOARD consists of seven regular members and three alternate members. The Planning Board is charged with reviewing subdivision plats, site plans and special use permits, and advises the Town Board in matters pertaining to land use regulation, studies, or reports. Members receive a small stipend. Meetings are generally held at 6:30 pm on the fourth Monday of the month.   4 vacancies: (1) 7-year term and (3) 1-year terms

• ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS consists of five regular members and two alternate members. The Zoning Board of Appeals is a board that is charged with considering requests for relief from the zoning regulations (i.e. variance requests) and making interpretations of the zoning code. Members receive a small stipend. Meetings are generally held at 6:30 pm on the second Wednesday of the month.  2 vacancies: (1) 5-year term and (2) 1-year terms

         ** Some knowledge of the application of municipal law or other rules and regulations is helpful but not required. 

• CONSERVATION ADVISORY COUNCIL is looking for residents to advise in the development, management, and protection of its natural and scenic resources. The council engages both the Town Board and Planning Board to make sure our community's environmental concerns are heard. Meetings are the first Thursday of the month at 6:30 pm.                      3 vacancies: (3) 2-year terms

• BOARD OF ETHICS consists of five regular members. The Board of Ethics role is to render advisory opinions to Town Officers, Employees, and agents. The Board of Ethics shall interpret and enforce the Town’s Ethics Code and General Municipal Law Article 18, as well as other laws, rules, provisions, procedures, and decisions as the Board of Ethics deems relevant, applicable, or controlling by virtue of Chapter 18 of the Town Code. 1 vacancy: (1) 5-year term

Members of all these committees must be Town of Lansing residents and at least 18 years old.
Interested individuals are encouraged to attend meetings to familiarize themselves with the work of the board.

Please contact the Town Clerk’s office at 607-533-4142 or via email at townclerk@lansingtownny.gov with any questions. 

Applications will be accepted through October 15, 2026 and are available online here: https://lfweb.tompkins-co.org/Forms/TOLBCApplication