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NY S08292
Bill
Status
5/17/2022
Primary Sponsor
John Mannion
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AI Summary
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State Board of Elections must prescribe qualifications for all county and New York City boards of elections commissioners by December 31, 2022.
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Required qualifications include those in Public Officers Law Section 3 plus demonstrated experience in election administration, management, operations, or administrative experience in public, non-profit, or private sector.
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New qualifications apply to appointments made 30 days after promulgation and must be reviewed and updated at least every two years.
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State Board of Elections must consider skills, knowledge, and duties necessary for commissioner positions, as well as ability to recruit sufficient candidates.
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Act takes effect immediately upon enactment.
Legislative Description
Requires a commissioner to meet certain qualifications before his or her appointment which shall include, but not be limited to, the qualifications prescribed by section three of the public officers law, and demonstrated experience in election administration or other management, operations, or administrative experience in the public, non-profit, or private sector as deemed sufficient by the board.
Last Action
referred to election law
5/17/2022