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History
- Referred to local government
- Referred to local government
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Provides members and the powers thereof of intergovernmental relations councils
In Assembly Committee · Local Governments · Sponsor Mark J.F. Schroeder
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Title of bill
An act to amend the general municipal law, in relation to members and powers of intergovernmental relations councils
Purpose
Allows for public benefit corporations to be members of intergovernmental relations councils, as well as giving these councils a broader scope of authority and responsibility.
Justification
This bill would allow for counties in New York to achieve greater economic efficiency by extending the powers of intergovernmental councils to recommend services which ensure quality goods, equipment and services at the best possible price. Currently, although there is law to allow for intergovernmental councils, public benefit organizations are not listed among those groups which may apply for membership on the council. Also, the law currently reads that only goods and equipment may be recommended by the council, and the law would be broadened to include services to ensure that counties are receiving the most economically efficient services that they can. Finally, current law states that the council may only devise practical ways to obtain greater economical efficiency, but not recommend or implement them. This amendment would give them the power to do so.
Legislative history
2007-08: S4253/A.6844, Passed Senate both years.
Fiscal implications
None.
Effective date
Immediately.
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