Provides members and the powers thereof of intergovernmental relations councils

BILL NUMBER:S3196

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 inter- governmental 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 intergov- ernmental 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

2011-12: S.3425 - Referred to Local Government 2009-10: S.181/A.3107 - Died in Local Governments in Senate and Assembly 2007-08: S.4253/A.6844 - Passed Senate Both Years, Died in Assembly Ways & Means

Fiscal implications

None.

Effective date

Immediately.