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History
- Referred to local government
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Relates to salary increases for heads of police departments of municipalities, districts or authorities
In Assembly Committee · Local Governments · Sponsor Amy Paulin
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Title of bill
An act to amend the general municipal law, relating to salary increases for heads of police departments of municipalities, districts or authorities
Purpose
To provide that a police chief receive an immediate increase to his or her salary if their direct subordinate receives a salary increase. Such increase in salary shall be in the same dollar amount received by the direct subordinate.
Summary of specific provisions
Section 1 amends the general municipal law to require an immediate increase in a police chief's salary, in the same dollar amount, if their direct subordinate receives a salary increase. This section also requires that a newly hired police chief would not automatically start off with the same salary earned by the previous police chief.
Section 2 contains the effective date.
Justification
Section 207-m of the general municipal law was repealed under tax cap legislation in 2011, with the goal of providing mandate relief. However, such relief was not achieved and the repeal caused hardships for municipalities. Restoring section 207-m to the general municipal law would remedy these unintended consequences. For example, it has been reported that qualified individuals have turned down police chief positions, due to the disparity caused when a police chief earns less than those under their supervision.
Restoring section 207-m to the general municipal law will eliminate such earning disparities and will enable municipalities to hire and retain the most qualified police chiefs. Specifically, the language requires an immediate increase in a police chief's salary, in the same dollar amount, if their direct subordinate receives a salary increase.
Prior legislative history
New bill.
Fiscal implications
No fiscal impact to the state.
Effective date
This act shall take effect immediately.
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