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1 Co-sponsor
History
- Print number 6939a
- Amend and recommit to local government
- Referred to local government
Companion bill
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Relates to annual elections for improvement district commissioners; repealer
In Assembly Committee · Local Governments · Sponsor Michelle Schimel
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Sponsor's memo
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
To bring uniformity to the election process for improvement districts.
Summary of specific provisions
Section 1. 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 2. Repeals section 212-a of the town law.
Section 3. Effective Date.
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.
Legislative history
New bill.
Fiscal implications
None.
Effective date
Immediately
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