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NY S04176
Bill
Status
2/2/2021
Primary Sponsor
Leroy Comrie
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AI Summary
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Makes the office of police commissioner an elected position in cities with populations over 100,000, with elections held in 2022 and every four years thereafter.
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Police commissioners serve four-year terms commencing January 1st following election and are limited to two consecutive full terms.
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Establishes procedures for filling vacancies through special or general elections, with interim commissioners appointed by the mayor until a successor is elected.
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Police commissioners may be removed or suspended using the same procedures as the mayor under the city charter.
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Applies term limit rules to police commissioners matching those for other city officials like mayor, comptroller, and public advocate.
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
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1/5/2022