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NY S00418
Bill
Status
Introduced
1/9/2013
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 U.S. citizens and residents of their council district for the 12 months immediately preceding election and continuously thereafter
- Provides exception for first election after district readjustment: candidates must have been borough residents for 12 months before election and become district residents by taking office
- Takes effect immediately and applies to all members elected after the law becomes effective
Legislative Description
Relates to residency requirements for members of council.
Last Action
REFERRED TO CITIES
1/8/2014
Committee Referrals
Cities1/9/2013
Full Bill Text
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