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NY S00645
Bill
Status
1/17/2023
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 board of elections commissioners by December 31, 2025
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Required qualifications shall include those under Public Officers Law section 3, plus demonstrated experience in election administration or management/operations/administrative experience in public, nonprofit, or private sector
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Qualifications apply to appointments made 30 days after board promulgation and must be reviewed at least every two years with updates as necessary
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Board must consider skills and knowledge necessary for commissioner duties and the ability to recruit a sufficient candidate pool when developing qualifications
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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
5/28/2024