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NY A10563
Bill
Status
Introduced
6/3/2016
Primary Sponsor
Frank Skartados
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AI Summary
- Changes trustee election process to occur on the same day and ballot as general elections, with results certified by the board of elections
- Requires candidates for trustee positions to be nominated by petition signed by at least 25 qualified voters, with petitions filed no later than 60 days before the election
- Establishes that trustee vacancies are filled by board appointment until the next general election, when the vacancy is filled by election for the remaining portion of the term
- Modifies the annual budget approval process to require separate majority votes from both city and town voters, placed on the same ballot as the general election with results certified by the board of elections
- Maintains the requirement that both city and town residents must approve budget propositions, supplemental appropriations, and capital expenditure propositions for them to be adopted
Legislative Description
Relates to the election of trustees and the adoption of an annual budget of the Poughkeepsie public library.
Last Action
substituted by s7785a
6/15/2016
Committee Referrals
Rules6/9/2016
Local Governments6/3/2016
Full Bill Text
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