What's happening
This bill allows village boards of trustees to adopt local laws amending subdivision seven of section 10-1006 regarding volunteer fire companies.
Why it matters
Empowers local decision-making. By allowing village boards of trustees to amend subdivision seven of section 10-1006, this bill gives local governments more direct control over specific rules affecting volunteer fire companies, rather than being bound strictly by state law.
Enables tailored local policies. Villages can now adjust certain provisions to better fit their unique needs or circumstances, which could lead to more effective management or recruitment/retention strategies for volunteer firefighters.
Potential for increased responsiveness. The change reduces bureaucratic hurdles for villages seeking to address issues or improve conditions related to volunteer fire companies, potentially leading to quicker solutions for local challenges.
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Limit Village Fire Law Changes
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Limit Local Fire Company Changes
In Senate Committee · Local Government · Sponsor Patrick M. Gallivan
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STATE OF NEW YORK
2172
2019-2020 Regular Sessions
IN ASSEMBLY
January 22, 2019
Introduced by M. of A. HAWLEY, DiPIETRO, BLANKENBUSH, PALMESANO, MONTES- ANO -- read once and referred to the Committee on Local Governments
AN ACT to amend the village law, in relation to volunteer members of village fire companies
The People of the State of New York, represented in Senate and Assembly, do enact as follows:
Section 1. Subdivision 14 of section 10-1006 of the village law is amended to read as follows:
14. A village board of trustees may not adopt a local law changing, amending or superseding this section, except for subdivision seven of this section.
§ 2. This act shall take effect immediately.
EXPLANATION--Matter in italics (underscored) is new; matter in brackets
[ ] is old law to be omitted.
LBD02113-01-9
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