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- Referred to local governments
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Relates to annual elections for improvement district commissioners; repealer
In Senate Committee · Local Government · Sponsor Craig M. Johnson
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BILL NUMBER:A10767
Title of bill
An act to amend the town law, in relation to annual elections, and to repeal section 212-a of the town law relating to the election of water district commissioners
Purpose or general idea of bill
To bring uniformity to the election process for improvement districts.
Summary of specific provisions
Section one of the bill amends section 212 of the town law by designating the second Tuesday in the month of December of each year, beginning in 2011, as the annual election day for all improvement district commissioners.
Section two of the bill repeals section 212-a of the town law.
Justification
Current law provides little sense of direction in terms of annual elections for improvement districts. This legislation aims to bring uniformity and transparency to the process by establishing a specific date and time each year on which such elections shall be held.
Prior legislative history
This is a new bill.
Fiscal implications
None to the state.
Effective date
This bill would take effect immediately.
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