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NY S06104

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

1/4/2012

Primary Sponsor

Tony Avella

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Origin

Senate

2011-2012 General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Expands the New York City Board of Standards and Appeals from five members to thirteen members
  • Maintains the mayor's appointment of five commissioners while distributing the eight new appointments among other elected officials: one each by the five borough presidents, one by the public advocate, one by the comptroller, and one by the city council
  • Establishes that all members continue to serve six-year terms
  • Introduces checks on the board's zoning and special permit authority by including representation from multiple elected officials rather than the mayor alone
  • Takes effect immediately upon enactment

Legislative Description

Expands the membership of the board of standards and appeals to thirteen members, with the eight additional members to be appointed, one each, by the borough presidents, public advocate, comptroller and city council.

Last Action

REFERRED TO CITIES

1/4/2012

Committee Referrals

Cities1/4/2012

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