Authorizes the date of elections of officers in the fire department in the village of Croton-on-Hudson in the county of Westchester to vary from other village fire elections.
Summary
Bill A07837 amends the village law to allow for the election of fire company officers in the village of Croton-on-Hudson to occur on the first Tuesday in December, differing from the standard practice of holding such elections on the first Tuesday in April. This change specifically applies to fire companies in Croton-on-Hudson and aims to align their election schedule with local needs. The bill also stipulates that individuals convicted of arson are ineligible for election or appointment to fire department positions, ensuring that those in leadership roles are held to a standard of integrity.
Impact
The bill modifies existing election timelines for fire department officers in Croton-on-Hudson, thereby impacting local governance and election procedures within the village. It reinforces eligibility criteria for fire department leadership by disqualifying individuals with arson convictions, which may enhance public trust in fire department leadership. This change could also set a precedent for other villages considering similar adjustments to their election processes.
Sentiment
The sentiment surrounding Bill A07837 appears to be overwhelmingly positive, as indicated by the unanimous votes in both the Assembly and Senate. The bill received favorable recommendations from the Local Governments and Rules Committees, suggesting broad support among legislators for the proposed changes.
Contention
There were no notable points of contention raised during the discussions or voting on Bill A07837. The bill passed with unanimous support, indicating that there were no significant disagreements among lawmakers regarding its provisions or implications.
Same As
Authorizes the date of elections of officers in the fire department in the village of Croton-on-Hudson in the county of Westchester to vary from other village fire elections.
Authorizes the date of elections of officers in the fire department in the village of Croton-on-Hudson in the county of Westchester to vary from other village fire elections.
Permits the village of Croton-on-Hudson to allow the office of assistant village engineer of such village to be held by a person who is not a resident of such village, provided that such person resides within Westchester county or an adjoining county within the state of New York.
Permits the village of Croton-on-Hudson to allow the office of assistant village engineer of such village to be held by a person who is not a resident of such village, provided that such person resides within Westchester county or an adjoining county within the state of New York.
Exempts the village of Williamsville fire department, located in the village of Williamsville, county of Erie, from the requirement that the percentage of non-resident fire department members not exceed forty-five percent of its membership.
Exempts the village of Williamsville fire department, located in the village of Williamsville, county of Erie, from the requirement that the percentage of non-resident fire department members not exceed forty-five percent of its membership.