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Title of bill
An act to amend the town law, in relation to authorizing the designation of hamlets upon consolidation of two or more towns
Purpose
To allow for the preservation of a community's identity when two local governments merge.
Summary of provisions
Section 1 - adds a new subdivision to section 79-b of the town law to define hamlet as a geographic designation within a new town which identifies the boundaries of one or more former towns which consolidated to form the new town
Section 2 - adds a new subdivision to section 79-d of the town law to allow the town boards of the several towns in the same county to include the designation of hamlets in a proposition for consolidation
Section 3 - adds a new subdivision to section 79-e of the town law law to add the designation of hamlets within the new town and boundaries of such hamlet
Section 4 - contains the effective date
Justification
When local governments decide to share services and/or merge, a common concern is the loss of the community's identity. This legislation would allow a dissolved local government to retain its name while still becoming part of the new local government.
Legislative history
2008: S.1135 Local Government 2007: S.1135 Passed Senate 2005-06: S.724 Passed Senate 2004: S.6844 Local Government
Fiscal implications
None.
Effective date
This act shall take effect immediately.
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