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NY A09940

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

4/26/2024

Primary Sponsor

Fred Thiele

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Origin

Assembly

2023-2024 General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Allows fire department members who are employees of the fire district to be nominated and appointed as fire chief or assistant chief
  • Adds supervisory authority provision for the board of fire commissioners over fire chiefs or assistant chiefs who are district employees regarding their duties as employees
  • Updates gender-specific pronouns ("his," "he") to gender-neutral language ("their," "such person") throughout the town law provisions on fire department officer appointments
  • Maintains existing restrictions barring individuals convicted of arson from serving as fire chief or assistant chief
  • Takes effect immediately upon enactment

Legislative Description

Permits the appointment of fire chiefs and assistant chiefs who are employees of a fire district.

Last Action

referred to local governments

4/26/2024

Committee Referrals

Local Governments4/26/2024

Full Bill Text

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