Town of Esopus Town Board
The Town of Esopus’ Elective Legislative Body
Our Mission
In New York State, towns have been organized with an elective legislative body known as the Town Board. This panel usually consists of the Supervisor and four Councilpersons who, as a group, represent the executive head of the town. Such is the case in the Town of Esopus. There is no single executive in town government comparable to a mayor of a city or village. The Town Board serves as the executive, administrative and legislative body of the town. Clearly then, the actions of the Town Board have a profound effect on the residents and businesses within the town. An individual board member may not unilaterally act on behalf of the Town Board. The Board acts as a unit and must function as a body.
Town Councilpersons, under state statute, serve a term of four years. Election of members of the Town Board is normally staggered, so that the entire Board will not come up for election in the same year.
The Town Supervisor is the chief financial officer and is responsible for managing the fiscal matters of the town and making related recommendations to the Town Board. The Supervisor prepares a tentative budget for the Town Board's approval, and ensures that every Town department is prudent in their spending and stays within their allotted budget. The Supervisor must keep an accurate and complete account of town funds, and prepare monthly reports for the Town Board as well as an annual report of all moneys handled by the Supervisor's office. The Supervisor is also the administrator of Town government and, as such, presides over Town Board meetings. The Supervisor is elected to a two year term.
Workshop 7 pm (1st Thursday) As needed | Meeting 7:00 pm (3rd Thursday) |
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January 9th (Organizational Meeting) | January 23rd |
February 6th | February 20th |
March 6th | March 20th |
April 3rd | April 17th |
May 1st | May 15th |
June 5th | June 26th (June 19th holiday) |
No Meeting | July 17th |
August 7th | August 21st |
September 4th | September 18th |
October 2nd | October 16th |
November 6th | November 20th |
December 4th | December 18th |