N.Y. Town Law § 63: Presiding officer and rules of procedure

§ 63. Presiding officer and rules of procedure. The supervisor, when

present, shall preside at the meetings of the town board. In the absence

of the supervisor, the other members shall designate one of their

members to act as temporary chairman. A majority of the board shall

constitute a quorum for the transaction of business, but a lesser number

may adjourn. The vote upon every question shall be taken by ayes and

noes, and the names of the members present and their votes shall be

entered in the minutes. Every act, motion or resolution shall require

for its adoption the affirmative vote of a majority of all the members

of the town board. The board may determine the rules of its procedure,

and the supervisor may, from time to time, appoint one or more

committees, consisting of members of the board, to aid and assist the

board in the performance of its duties.