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NY S04142
Bill
Status
3/12/2013
Primary Sponsor
Andrew Lanza
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AI Summary
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Amends Public Officers Law to allow individuals aged 16 and older (instead of 18) to serve on community boards in New York City, matching existing eligibility for youth boards and recreation commissions.
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Modifies NYC Charter to limit community board membership to no more than two members under 18 years of age per board.
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Maintains all other eligibility requirements including U.S. citizenship, state residency, and district residency or significant interest in the district.
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Retains restriction that no more than 25 percent of appointed community board members can be city employees.
Legislative Description
Provides that members of community boards in NYC need only be 16 years of age to be appointed to such board.
Last Action
SUBSTITUTED BY A2448
6/20/2014