HomeMy WebLinkAbout1994_1_5_Local_Law_No_1 LOCAL LAW NO. 1-1994
RESIDENCY REQUIREMENTS FOR APPOINTED TOWN OFFICERS
Section 1. Purpose:
The purpose of this local law is to establish residency requirements
for appointed town officers and to supersede the requirements of
Public Officers Law Section 3 and any similar residency requirements
contained in Town law to the extent that such requirements pertain to
residency of appointed town officers. Public Officers Law Section 3
provides that town officers shall reside within the Town. This law
has been substantially amended over the years to provide for
exceptions for various namicipalities and for all positions within
those municipalities, it therefore no longer has general
applicability. These amendments recognize that there is no longer
the need to have qualified candidates for appointment to town office
reside within the geographic confines of the town and that it is
prefereable to leave to the judgment of each municipal government
whether a particular candidate's residence will interfere with that
individuals ability to properly perform the functions of a particular
position.
Section 2. Residency:
All appointed officers of the town !oust reside within Westchester
County or a county which adjoins Westchester County.
Section 3. Severability:
Should any provision of this local law be declared invalid by a court
of competent jurisdiction, such declaration of invalidity shall not
effect any other section of this local law which may be otherwise
capable of enforcement.
Section 4. Effective Date:
This local law shall take effect immediately upon acknowledgement of
filing with the Secretary of State.