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NY S03440
Bill
Status
2/1/2013
Primary Sponsor
Liz Krueger
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AI Summary
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Applies to cities with one million or more inhabitants and requires the mayor to appoint charter commission members nominated by the comptroller, public advocate, borough presidents, and each borough's city council delegation
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Prohibits commission members from being current city officers or employees, registered lobbyists, political party officers, or making campaign contributions to candidates or elected officials during their tenure
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Allows charter commissions to consist of up to seventeen members in cities of one million or more (versus fifteen in other cities)
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Requires charter proposals to be placed separately on the ballot for individual voter consideration to the maximum extent practicable
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Takes effect January 1, 2014 and terminates any existing charter commissions not in compliance with these new requirements
Legislative Description
Provides an appointment process for members of a charter revision commission appointed by the mayor of a city of one million or more inhabitants; establishes qualifications for such members and prohibits certain political contributions by them during their tenure; provides for the manner of submission of certain proposals.
Last Action
PRINT NUMBER 3440A
1/24/2014