New Castle, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 10 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 10-3
Membership; appointments; Chairman; meetings
Operative Text
A. The Agency shall consist of five members, who shall be residents of the Town of New Castle. They shall serve without compensation and shall be appointed by the Town Board of the Town of New Castle to serve for a term of five years or until their successors are appointed, with no more than two terms expiring in any one year. B. Vacancies in such Agency shall be filled by appointment by the Town Board in the same manner as original appointments and, where occurring otherwise than by expiration of term, shall be for the unexpired term of office. C. Chairman. (1) The Town Board shall appoint one of the members of said Agency as its Chairman, who shall serve for a term of one year from his appointment or until his successor is appointed, whichever is later. (2) The Chairman shall be the executive officer of the Agency. He shall preside at meetings of the Agency. He may appoint committees, with Agency approval, with such duties as he may lawfully prescribe. D. The Agency shall hold at least three regular meetings each year and at such other times as the Chairman may deem necessary, which meetings shall be open to the public. E. The Agency shall take and keep in a proper book true and correct minutes of all meetings, and copies shall be filed with the Town Clerk. Each member shall be notified of the time and place of all meetings at least five days in advance, whenever reasonably practical.
Section 10-3 of New Castle, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 10 establishes the structure and operating rules for the Town's housing agency. The Agency is composed of five unpaid resident members appointed by the Town Board to staggered five-year terms, with a Chairman serving a one-year term as its executive officer. The Agency must hold at least three public meetings per year, maintain official minutes of all meetings, and file copies with the Town Clerk.
Plain English — not legal advice.
For property owners and managers subject to Agency oversight in New Castle, Section 10-3 clarifies who governs the body that may affect local housing matters. A compliant operator generally stays informed about Agency membership, meeting schedules, and publicly filed minutes, since those records are open to the public and available through the Town Clerk. Knowing the Agency's composition and meeting calendar helps operators anticipate regulatory activity and participate in public sessions.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 10-3 establishes that the Agency overseeing housing matters in New Castle must hold open public meetings at least three times per year, giving residents a formal opportunity to observe or participate in its proceedings. Tenants can review official meeting minutes, which are filed with the Town Clerk, to stay informed about Agency decisions that may affect their housing. Those with concerns about Agency actions or local housing conditions may consider attending a public meeting, contacting the Town Clerk for records, or reaching out to a tenant-rights organization for guidance.
General guidance for tenants — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult a tenant-rights organization or attorney for advice on your case.
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