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NY S09447

Bill

Status

Introduced

3/12/2026

Primary Sponsor

Peter Harckham

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Origin

Senate

2025-2026 General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Authorizes the Village of Briarcliff Manor board of trustees to pass a resolution allowing non-resident candidates for five appointed positions: village treasurer, deputy village treasurer, village clerk, deputy clerk, and building inspector

  • Expands eligibility for these positions to residents of Westchester County, any adjoining county within New York State, or Dutchess County

  • Amends both the Village Law (adding subdivision 37 to Section 3-300) and the Public Officers Law (adding subdivision 77 to Section 3) to override existing residency requirements

  • Limits the residency exception specifically to Briarcliff Manor; other municipalities would still require state legislative action to adopt similar provisions

  • Takes effect immediately upon enactment

Legislative Description

Authorizes the village of Briarcliff Manor to provide that the positions of village treasurer, deputy village treasurer, village clerk, deputy clerk and building inspector may be held by residents of Westchester county, an adjoining county within the state of New York, or within Dutchess county.

Last Action

REFERRED TO LOCAL GOVERNMENT

3/12/2026

Committee Referrals

Local Government3/12/2026

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