What's happening
This bill prevents local laws or resolutions from overriding state rules regarding the establishment of ward systems for electing councilmen.
Why it matters
Ensures statewide consistency. by preventing individual towns or local governments from creating their own rules about how councilmen are elected by wards, which could otherwise lead to a patchwork of different systems across New York.
Limits local autonomy. in the area of council election methods, meaning local referenda or municipal decisions cannot override state law on this issue, potentially reducing local flexibility to respond to unique community needs or preferences.
Reduces legal ambiguity and challenges. regarding the establishment of ward systems for councilmen by clarifying that state law is the final authority, which could prevent costly or time-consuming legal disputes between state and local governments.
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Establish Ward Election System
In Senate Committee · Local Government · Sponsor David Carlucci
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STATE OF NEW YORK
1242
2017-2018 Regular Sessions
IN ASSEMBLY
January 11, 2017
Introduced by M. of A. ZEBROWSKI, JAFFEE, BUCHWALD, GALEF, ABINANTI -read once and referred to the Committee on Local Governments
AN ACT to amend the town law, in relation to the establishment of ward systems for the election of councilmen
The People of the State of New York, represented in Senate and Assembly, do enact as follows:
Section 1. Section 85 of the town law is amended by adding a new subdivision 3 to read as follows:
3. The provisions of this section shall not be superseded or deemed to be superseded by any local law or resolution.
§ 2. This act shall take effect immediately.
EXPLANATION--Matter in italics (underscored) is new; matter in brackets
[ ] is old law to be omitted.
LBD01968-01-7
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