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NY S00320
Bill
Status
1/9/2013
Primary Sponsor
Tony Avella
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AI Summary
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Expands the New York City Board of Standards and Appeals from five members to thirteen members, all serving six-year terms
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Changes appointment authority so the mayor appoints five members instead of all five members, with the remaining eight members appointed one each by the five borough presidents, the public advocate, the comptroller, and the city council
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Introduces checks on the Board of Standards and Appeals' authority over zoning and special permit decisions by distributing appointment power among multiple elected officials
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Restores public voice in zoning decision-making that was lost when the Board of Estimate was eliminated in the 1991 charter revision
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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
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1/8/2014