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NY S01319
Bill
Status
Introduced
1/6/2011
Primary Sponsor
Martin Dilan
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AI Summary
- Adds new Section 21-A to the New York City Charter establishing residency qualifications for council members
- Requires council members to be United States citizens and residents of their council district for the 12 months preceding election, with continuous residency thereafter
- Provides exception for members elected at first election after district redistricting: must have been a borough resident for 12 months before election and a district resident upon taking office
- Takes effect immediately and applies to all members elected on or after the date the law is enacted
Legislative Description
Relates to residency requirements for members of council.
Last Action
REFERRED TO CITIES
1/4/2012
Committee Referrals
Cities1/6/2011
Full Bill Text
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