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History
- Substituted by S7876
- Rules report cal.544
- Reported
- Reported referred to rules
- Referred to local governments
Companion bill
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Provides that one member of the board of the city of Yonkers industrial development agency shall be appointed by the city council of such city
Signed by Governor · Sponsor Andrea Stewart-Cousins
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Sponsor's memo
BILL NUMBER:A10997
Title of bill
An act to amend the general municipal law, in relation to the membership of the city of Yonkers industrial development agency
Purpose
Provides that one member of the board of the city of Yonkers Industrial Development Agency shall be appointed by the City Council of such city.
Summary of provisions
Section 1 amends Section 903 of the general municipal law, as added by chapter 83 of the laws of 1982 to include: six of such members shall be appointed by the mayor of the city of Yonk- ers and one such member shall be appointed by a majority vote of the city council of the city of Yonkers.
Justification
This measure provides for greater oversight and account- ability by enabling the Yonkers City Council, by majority vote, to appoint a member of the Yonkers IDA which would only benefit the needs of Yonkers.
Legislative history
None. FISCAL IMPLICATIONS:
Effective date
This act shall take effect immediately and shall apply to vacancies in the membership of the City of Yonkers Industrial Devel- opment Agency occurring on or after such date.
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