What's happening
This bill sets a fixed annual salary of thirty thousand dollars for each New York City election commissioner.
Why it matters
Establishes predictability and transparency. By replacing a per-meeting payment system with a fixed annual salary, the bill ensures that the compensation for NYC election commissioners is clear, consistent, and easier for the public to understand and scrutinize.
Reduces potential for abuse or controversy. The previous system compensated commissioners based on meeting attendance, which could incentivize unnecessary meetings or lead to disputes over compensation. A set salary eliminates these concerns.
Aligns with public expectations for public service roles. The move to a fixed salary reflects a shift towards standardizing public compensation, potentially helping to restore trust and professionalism in election administration.
Budgetary impact and cost control. Setting a fixed, relatively modest salary allows for better budgeting and limits unexpected increases in payroll expenses, which could be important for city finances and taxpayer accountability.
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- Referred to elections
- Referred to elections
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STATE OF NEW YORK
6530
2017-2018 Regular Sessions
IN SENATE
June 1, 2017
Introduced by Sen. GOLDEN -- read twice and ordered printed, and when printed to be committed to the Committee on Elections
AN ACT to amend the election law, in relation to the annual salary for each commissioner of elections in the city of New York
The People of the State of New York, represented in Senate and Assembly, do enact as follows:
Section 1. Section 3-208 of the election law, as amended by chapter 590 of the laws of 2007, is amended to read as follows:
§ 3-208. Election commissioners; salaries. Each election commissioner in the same county shall receive an equal salary. The salary shall be an annual salary to be fixed by the county legislative body except that each commissioner of elections in the city of New York shall receive [the sum of three hundred dollars for each day's attendance at meetings of the board or any of its committees, not to exceed] an annual salary of thirty thousand dollars [a year].
§ 2. This act shall take effect immediately.
EXPLANATION--Matter in italics (underscored) is new; matter in brackets
[ ] is old law to be omitted.
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Sponsor's memo
Title of bill
An act to amend the election law, in relation to the annual salary for each commissioner of elections in the city of New York
Purpose or general idea of bill
New York Election Law § 3-208 currently provides for the compensation for each commissioner of elections in the city of New York as $300 for each day's attendance at meetings of the board or any of its committees, not to exceed thirty thousand dollars a year. This bill would provide for an annual salary of thirty thousand dollars per year for NYC election commissioners.
Summary of provisions
Section 1 of the bill amends § 3-208 of the election law to provide that each commissioner of elections in the city of New York shall receive an annual salary of thirty thousand dollars.
Section 2 of the bill is the effective date.
Justification
This bill would reduce the administrative burden that is currently required for per diem disbursements for each meeting attended and would bring the compensation for NYC commissioners in line with New York State Board of Elections commissioners by providing for an annual salary while keeping the same maximum compensation of thirty thousand dollars per year.
Prior legislative history
New bill.
Fiscal implications
None to the State.
Effective date
This act shall take effect immediately.
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