Authorizes building inspectors and code officers in the town of Kirkwood, in the county of Broome, to reside outside of such town

BILL NUMBER:S6542

Title of bill

An act to amend the town law and the public officers law, in relation to authorizing the town code enforcement officer/building inspector and the code officer in the town of Kirkwood, in the county of Broome, to reside outside of such town

Summary of specific provisions

Section 23 of town law is amended by adding new subdivisions 25 and 26. These subdivisions waive the requirements of Town Code Officer/Building Inspector to be electors of the town for which their official functions are required to be exercised. Section 3 of the public officers law if amended by adding subdivisions 59 and 60. These subdivisions deal with residency qualifications for town officials. Under these new provisions, the Town Code Officer/Building Inspector is not required to reside in the town of which their official functions are required to be exercised, provided that such persons reside in the town of which their official functions are required to be exercised, provided that such persons reside in the country which the town in located, or an adjacent county, within the state of New York.

Justification

The benefits of this provision are two-fold. By extending the realm from which interested persons can apply, the qualified candidate pool expands. Although someone from an adjacent town or county may be inter- ested and best-qualified, without this additional section, this person would be unable to apply. Allowing the Town Code Officer/Building Inspector to reside out-of-town expands the possibilities for qualified persons to accept the job without having to relocate, they may be more likely to apply. In this way the candidate pool becomes more compet- itive, and with a wider selection from which to choose, the best person for the job can be chosen.

Prior legislative history

None.

Fiscal implications

None.

Effective date

This act shall take effect immediately.