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- Referred to rules
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Relates to appointments to the water board of the city of New York
In Senate Committee · Rules · Sponsor David Weprin
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BILL NUMBER:S7685
Title of bill
An act to amend the public authorities law, in relation to the city of New York water board
Purpose of bill
Relates to appointments to the water board of the city of New York.
Summary of specific provisions
Section one amends subdivision two of section 1045-f of the public authorities law, as added by chapter 513 of the laws of 1984.
Section two is the effective date.
Justification
The New York City Water Board sets the rates for water and sewer fees charged to all building owners, home owners and businesses in New York City. The members of the Water Board are currently all Mayoral appointees. This bill would give appointing power to two other offices of the city government and would offer a level of account- ability to the rate payers.
Legislative history
2010: A.11060/S.8320 Passed the Assembly, Referred to Rules in the Senate
Fiscal implications for state and local governments
None.
Effective date
This act shall take effect immediately.
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