Town of Rush, NY Chapter 18 Residency Requirements

[HISTORY: Adopted by the Town Board of the Town of Rush 4-28-2010 by L.L. No. 3-2010. Amendments noted where applicable.]

§ 18-1 Purpose.

This chapter is to establish the residency requirements for the appointed offices of Deputy Town Clerk, Budget Officer, Deputy Highway Superintendent, Town Engineer, Court Clerk, and Building Inspector/Code Enforcement Officer for the Town of Rush.

§ 18-2 Authority.

This chapter is adopted pursuant to Municipal Home Rule Law Section 10(1)(ii)(a)(1) which grants to local governments the authority to enact local laws regarding the qualifications of local officers.

§ 18-3 Supersession.

This chapter shall supersede Section 23(1) of the New York Town Law in its application to the offices of Deputy Town Clerk, Budget Officer, Deputy Highway Superintendent, Town Engineer, Court Clerk, and Building Inspector/Code Enforcement Officer for the Town of Rush.

§ 18-4 Residency requirements.

The persons holding the offices of Deputy Town Clerk, Budget Officer, Deputy Highway Superintendent, Town Engineer, Town Court Clerk, and Building Inspector/Code Enforcement Officer for the Town of Rush need not be residents nor electors of the Town of Rush; provided, however, that such persons shall reside in the Monroe County or an adjoining county within the State of New York.