Town Board

General Powers
The Town Board is the legislative, appropriating, governing, and policy-determining body of the Town.

Appoints
All non-elected officers and employees of the Town other than highway laborers, the three persons appointed individually by the Supervisor, and the Deputy Town Clerk who is appointed by the Town Clerk.

Budgets
The Board acts on the budget recommended by the Town Supervisor as well as approving budget modifications or transfers.

Creates
Non-compensatory advisory boards and appoints their members.

Terms
Councilmen serve for four years, the Supervisor for two.

Legislative Committees of the Town Board

• Police and Public Safety Committee 
• Highway, Parks and Recreation Committee
• Economic Development, Historic Preservation and Environmental Conservation Committee
• Public Works Committee (Water, Sewer and Engineering)
• Finance and General Government Committee

<a href="http://www.niskayuna.org/government/town_board/index.php">Your Link Name</a>