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NY A10908
Bill
Status
8/17/2020
Primary Sponsor
Nick Perry
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AI Summary
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Makes the police commissioner position an elected office in New York City and all cities with populations greater than 100,000 but less than 1 million, starting with elections in 2020 and every four years thereafter.
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Police commissioners serve four-year terms commencing January 1st following election and cannot serve more than two full terms; removal procedures mirror those for the mayor.
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Establishes procedures for filling vacancies through special or general elections within specified timeframes, with an interim commissioner appointed by the mayor until a successor is elected.
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Adds police commissioner to New York City Charter term limits provisions, restricting candidates who previously held the office for two or more consecutive full terms unless one full term or more has elapsed.
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Changes police commissioner appointment authority from mayor-appointment to popular election, eliminating the previous five-year term structure.
Legislative Description
Provides that the police commissioner of the city of New York and all other cities with a population of one hundred thousand or more shall be an elected office with a four-year term; provides that such office shall be subject to term limits of two terms.
Last Action
referred to cities
8/17/2020