Chapter 11: Municipal Agencies

Question 1

A local elected or appointed government board charged with recommending to the local town or city council the boundaries of the various zoning districts and appropriate regulations to be enforced therein.

Answer 1

Planning Board

Question 2

A local appointed board that has the power to review administrative rulings made by the planning board or another legislative body.

Answer 2

Zoning Board of Appeals

Question 3

Oversees and upholds the quality and aesthetics of a neighborhood, town, or city.

Answer 3

Architectural Review Board

Question 4

Created by the local legislature to advise in the development, management, and protection of the community’s natural resources and to prepare an inventory and map of open spaces.

Answer 4

Conservation Advisory Council (CAC)

Question 5

A town or city agency that oversees and reviews building applications by licensed professionals to ensure compliance with local building code and zoning ordinances.

Answer 5

Building Department

Question 6

An elected or appointed official of a county, city, town or village whose function is to value real property for the purposes of taxation.

Answer 6

Tax Assessor

Question 7

The collecting officer for each city and town that receives real property taxes and assessments.

Answer 7

Receiver of Taxes

Question 8

A local unit with the responsibility for protecting, assuring, and improving the health of its citizens.

Answer 8

County Health Department

Question 9

Established to review proposed projects within historic districts for compliance with standards established for new development or alteration or improvement of historic buildings and landmarks.

Answer 9

Historic Preservation / Landmark Commissions

Question 10

The governing body of villages.

Answer 10

Village Board of Trustees