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- Referred to civil service and pensions
- Referred to civil service and pensions
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Grants additional credit on civil service exams for appointments as police officers and firefighters who are residents of certain cities
In Assembly Committee · Governmental Employees · Sponsor Crystal Peoples-Stokes
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Title of bill
An act to amend the civil service law, in relation to civil service exam credits for police officers and firefighters in certain cities
Purpose or general idea of bill
This legislation provides certain municipalities with a local law option to offer additional exam credit for police or firefighters that is intended to encourage residency by police officers and firefighters within these municipalities.
Summary of specific provisions
Section 1 - Authorizes cities with a population between two hundred ninety thousand and one million to adopt a local law which would grant residents of such city additional credit in competitive examinations for original appointment as a police officer or firefighter, and provide a procedure for implementation and awarding of this credit.
Justification
The City of Buffalo is the second largest City in New York State and for years has experienced a dwindling population and tax base. Police and Fire are the highest paid municipal employees. Their pay comes from property tax revenue. Having Police Officers and Firefighters living outside Buffalo impacts Buffalo's ability to receive a return on its investment and has been a factor in the City of Buffalo laying off police officers and closing firehouses. By offering additional exam credit to residents of the City of Buffalo it will promote residency of Police Officers and Firefighters, will make Buffalo safer, regrow its population and bolster its tax base.
Prior legislative history
2003-2004 - S.4462/A.8681; 2007-2008- A.4822
Fiscal implications for state and local governments
None to State.
Effective date
This act shall take effect immediately.
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