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NY A10118
Bill
Status
5/6/2024
Primary Sponsor
Sarah Clark
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AI Summary
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Amends Town Law Section 174 to clarify that registered fire district voters may cast one vote for each vacant position on the board of fire commissioners during the first annual election.
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Specifies that the first election of fire district officers shall be held on the second Tuesday in December following the establishment or consolidation of the fire district.
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Establishes staggered five-year terms for the five elected fire commissioners based on vote totals received, with ties decided by lot.
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Changes the title of "chairman" to "chairperson" for consistency in fire district governance.
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Takes effect immediately upon enactment.
Legislative Description
Clarifies procedures affecting the first annual election of fire district officials to a board of fire commissioners to allow voters to cast one vote for each open position on such board of fire commissioners to be filled in such election.
Last Action
substituted by s9145
6/5/2024