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NY S09145
Bill
AI Summary
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Allows registered fire district voters to cast one vote for each vacant commissioner position in the first annual election of fire district officers, enabling at-large voting.
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Maintains the existing procedure where the five candidates receiving the most votes are elected to staggered five-year, four-year, three-year, two-year, and one-year terms respectively.
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Requires the first election of fire district officers to be held on the second Tuesday in December following establishment or consolidation of the fire district.
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Changes the title of "chairman" to "chairperson" of the board of fire commissioners for the organization meeting.
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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
SIGNED CHAP.401
9/27/2024