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Suffolk County, NY
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2023-12-05
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The Administrative Code
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Chapter A Administrative Code
The Charter
Ch C
Charter
Att CA
Charter Uncodified Local Law Provisions
The Administrative Code
Ch A
Administrative Code
Ch A Art I
Environmental Bill of Rights
§ A1-1
Organization of Council on Environmental Quality.
§ A1-2
Designation by County Executive of deputy for environmental matters.
§ A1-3
Annual report on environmental quality.
§ A1-4
through § A1-5. (Reserved)
§ A1-6
Acquisition of properties for dedication to nature preserve or historic trust.
§ A1-7
Membership and function of County historic trust.
Ch A Art II
County Legislature
§ A2-1
Determination of qualifications of members.
§ A2-2
Organization.
§ A2-3
Election of Presiding Officer.
§ A2-4
Functions of Presiding Officer.
§ A2-5
Filling vacancy in offices of Presiding Officer and Deputy Presiding Officer.
§ A2-6
Meetings.
§ A2-7
Meetings to be public; record of proceedings.
§ A2-8
Hearings on local laws.
§ A2-9
Functions of Presiding Officer relative to hearings.
§ A2-10
Compensation of County Legislators.
§ A2-11
Functions of Clerk of County Legislature.
§ A2-12
Elements of Official Map.
§ A2-13
Amendments to Official Map.
§ A2-14
Participation with federal government in certain antipoverty programs.
§ A2-15
Appropriations for Memorial Day.
§ A2-16
Authority to approve payment of membership costs in certain organizations.
§ A2-17
Authority to approve payment of expenses for attendance at certain educational activities.
§ A2-18
Transitioning legislators; rights and duties.
Ch A Art III
County Executive
§ A3-1
Authority to approve payment of expenses for attendance at certain educational activities.
§ A3-2
Authority to approve payment of membership costs in certain organizations.
§ A3-3
Office of Central Procurement.
§ A3-4
Criminal Justice Coordinating Council.
§ A3-5
Youth Bureau/Children's Services; Youth Board Coordinating Council.
§ A3-6
Agreements for mass transportation services.
§ A3-7
(Reserved)
§ A3-8
Urban County Consortium.
§ A3-9
(Reserved)
§ A3-10
Acceptance of gifts and insurance proceeds.
§ A3-11
Division of Human Services.
Ch A Art IV
County Budget and Capital Program
§ A4-1
Multi-year financial plan.
§ A4-2
Public hearings by County Executive on departmental estimates and capital requests.
§ A4-3
Form and content of proposed budget.
§ A4-4
Public hearings by County Executive on capital proposals.
§ A4-5
Form and content of proposed capital program.
§ A4-6
Submission of requests for allotments.
§ A4-7
Alteration of allotments by County Executive.
§ A4-8
Revisions to allotments to avoid deficiencies.
§ A4-9
Procedures for revising allotments.
§ A4-10
Execution of construction projects in capital budget.
§ A4-11
Maximum amount County Executive may transfer within departments.
§ A4-12
Procedure for execution of County contracts.
§ A4-13
Preferences for businesses located within Suffolk and Nassau Counties.
§ A4-14
Competitive bids.
Ch A Art V
Department of Audit and Control
§ A5-1
Audit and payment of claims.
§ A5-2
Orders of payment and accounts.
§ A5-3
(Reserved)
§ A5-4
Authorization to sell capital notes.
§ A5-5
Deductions from wages or salaries for federal credit union authorized.
§ A5-6
Deductions from wages or salaries for Suffolk County teachers federal credit union authorized.
§ A5-7
Deductions from wages or salaries for banks and financial institutions other than credit unions authorized.
§ A5-8
Contractors and vendors required to submit full disclosure statement.
§ A5-9
Vendors in tax arrears.
§ A5-10
Funds to be deposited in interest-bearing accounts.
§ A5-11
Service charge for handling certain securities.
§ A5-12
Authority to create petty cash funds.
§ A5-13
Application of Real Property Tax Law to County.
§ A5-14
Authority to file notice of intention to claim regarding insurance; issuance of certificates.
§ A5-15
Release of fire insurance claims.
§ A5-16
Deposit of department proceeds.
§ A5-17
Bank account reform.
§ A5-18
Contract award.
§ A5-19
Disclosure.
§ A5-20
Enforcement.
§ A5-21
Exemption.
§ A5-22
Contractors and vendors to immediately notify of cybersecurity breach.
Ch A Art VI
Department of Human Resources, Personnel and Civil Service
§ A6-1
(Reserved)
§ A6-2
Tuition reimbursement program.
§ A6-3
Hiring or promoting relatives of County officials.
§ A6-4
Procedure for implementation of layoffs when positions of employment are abolished.
§ A6-5
Law enforcement examination participation.
§ A6-6
Police test banding.
Ch A Art VII
Amendment of Charter
§ A7-1
Form and conditions of petitions.
§ A7-2
Filing of petition.
§ A7-3
Validation of petition; public notice.
§ A7-4
Number of signatures required from each town; filing of objections.
§ A7-5
Campaigns and distribution of literature on initiatives.
§ A7-6
Applicable statutes.
§ A7-7
Effect of nonaction.
§ A7-8
Referendums with conflicting provisions.
Ch A Art VIII
Department of Public Works
§ A8-1
Powers and duties.
§ A8-2
Snow removal.
§ A8-3
Tree planting.
§ A8-4
Dredging Project Screening Committee.
§ A8-5
Criteria for County dredging projects.
§ A8-6
Management of County sewage treatment and scavenger waste treatment plants.
§ A8-7
Conduct of hearings and making of findings pursuant to New York Eminent Domain Procedure Law for Department projects.
§ A8-8
Notification to utilities of County construction projects.
§ A8-9
Dockage of vessels.
Ch A Art IX
Department of Health Services
§ A9-1
Powers and duties.
§ A9-2
Organization; powers and duties of divisions.
§ A9-3
Community Mental Health, Mental Retardation and Developmental Disabilities and Alcohol and Substance Abuse Services Planning and Advisory Board.
§ A9-4
Loans to health-related facilities.
§ A9-5
Commissioner's responsibility relative to environmental control.
§ A9-6
Review of privatization initiatives.
§ A9-7
Notification of policies.
§ A9-8
Enforcement.
§ A9-9
Legislative approval required.
Ch A Art X
Department of Social Services
§ A10-1
Computerized central registry unit.
§ A10-2
Suffolk County Advisory Board on Child Protection.
§ A10-3
Definitions.
§ A10-4
Procedures for certain Child Protective Services reports.
§ A10-5
Training.
§ A10-6
Use of electronic surveillance.
Ch A Art XI
Department of Fire, Rescue and Emergency Services
§ A11-1
Powers and duties.
§ A11-2
Participation in federal program.
§ A11-3
Authority to require fingerprints from applicants for auxiliary police.
§ A11-4
Evacuation of pets and animals.
Ch A Art XII
(Reserved)
Ch A Art XIII
Department of Police
§ A13-1
Commissioner authorized to designate District Attorney to perform certain functions.
§ A13-2
Appointment of members.
§ A13-3
Tenure.
§ A13-4
Powers and duties.
§ A13-5
Procedure for raising funds to cover expenses.
§ A13-6
Creation of precincts.
§ A13-7
Discipline of members.
§ A13-8
Special patrolmen.
§ A13-9
School crossing guards.
§ A13-10
Disposition of property held by Police Property Bureau.
§ A13-11
Disposition of motor vehicles.
§ A13-12
Police examination participation.
Ch A Art XIV
Department of Planning
§ A14-1
Organization of Planning Commission.
§ A14-2
Adoption of rules of proceedings by Planning Commission.
§ A14-3
Rules for Planning Department.
§ A14-4
Quorum for Planning Commission.
§ A14-5
Required vote for action.
§ A14-6
Annual report required.
§ A14-7
Preparation of Comprehensive Plan.
§ A14-8
Public hearings on proposed Comprehensive Plan.
§ A14-9
Notice of public hearings on Comprehensive Plan.
§ A14-10
Final adoption of Comprehensive Plan.
§ A14-11
Review and amendment of Comprehensive Plan.
§ A14-12
Recommendations by Planning Commission to municipalities.
§ A14-13
Services by Planning Commission to municipalities; referral of comprehensive plans to Planning Commission.
§ A14-14
Referral of certain municipal zoning actions to Planning Commission.
§ A14-15
Notice of referrals; consideration of municipal zoning actions by Planning Commission.
§ A14-16
Effect of Planning Commission report on municipal zoning action.
§ A14-17
Content of report by Planning Commission on municipal zoning action.
§ A14-18
Objections by state agencies to zoning actions referred to Planning Commission.
§ A14-19
Hearing on zoning actions referred to Planning Commission when objections are made by state agency.
§ A14-20
Report by Planning Commission on zoning actions to which state agency has objected.
§ A14-21
Zoning provisions applicable in areas within a certain distance from municipal boundaries.
§ A14-22
Referral of certain special permits to Planning Commission.
§ A14-23
Referral of certain variances to Planning Commission.
§ A14-24
Referral of certain subdivision plats to Planning Commission.
§ A14-25
Referral of certain site plans to Planning Commission.
§ A14-26
Fees for matters referred to Planning Commission.
Ch A Art XV
(Reserved)
Ch A Art XVI
(Reserved)
Ch A Art XVII
County Sheriff
§ A17-1
Extent of liability.
§ A17-2
Authority to promulgate rules and regulations promoting safety and security at County correctional facilities.
§ A17-3
Inmate work program at County correctional facilities.
Ch A Art XVIII
County Clerk
§ A18-1
Extent of liability.
§ A18-2
Establishment of records management program.
§ A18-3
Verified identification numbers required on all instruments filed pertaining to title of land.
Ch A Art XIX
(Reserved)
Ch A Art XX
(Reserved)
Ch A Art XXI
Elective Offices; Legislative Districts
Ch A Art XXII
Miscellaneous Offices and Functions
§ A22-1
Information Processing Planning Committee.
§ A22-2
Space Management Steering Committee.
Ch A Art XXIII
General Provisions
Ch A Art XXIV
Interpretation and Implementation
Ch A Art XXV
Organization of District Court
Ch A Art XXVI
Jurisdiction and Procedure of District Court
§ A26-1
Judicial hearing officers.
Ch A Art XXVII
Operation of District Court
Ch A Art XXVIII
Department of Parks, Recreation and Conservation
§ A28-1
through § A28-3. (Reserved)
§ A28-4
Municipal review and approval of acquisition of parklands by County.
§ A28-5
Jurisdiction over Coindre Hall.
§ A28-6
Jurisdiction over County historic trust.
§ A28-7
Manager of historic trust.
§ A28-8
Operation of Suffolk Marine Museum.
§ A28-9
Jurisdiction and management of Hawkins-Jacobson House.
§ A28-10
Creation of Suffolk County Family Camping Advisory Board.
§ A28-11
Powers and duties of Suffolk County Family Camping Advisory Board.
§ A28-12
Eminent domain proceeds.
Ch A Art XXIX
Traffic Safety Board
Ch A Art XXX
Board of Ethics
§ A30-1
Definitions.
§ A30-2
Training and education.
§ A30-3
Advisory opinions.
§ A30-4
Financial disclosure.
§ A30-5
Complaints; referrals.
§ A30-6
Hearings.
§ A30-7
Investigations.
§ A30-8
Confidentiality.
§ A30-9
Disclosure of potential conflict.
§ A30-10
Annual report.
Ch A Art XXXI
Department of Consumer Affairs
Ch A Art XXXII
Office of the Medical Examiner
§ A32-1
Definitions.
§ A32-2
Jurisdiction of Chief Medical Examiner; additional powers and duties.
§ A32-3
Investigations.
§ A32-4
Autopsies.
§ A32-5
Forensic sciences.
§ A32-6
Records and reports; fees.
Ch A Art XXXIII
Real Property Tax Service Agency
Ch A Art XXXIV
Suffolk County Airport
§ A34-1
Leasing space at Suffolk County Airport.
§ A34-2
Gabreski Airport Conservation and Assessment Committee.
Ch A Art XXXV
Department of Economic Development and Planning; Divisions of Planning and Environment and Real Property Acquisition and Management
§ A35-1
Division of Planning and Environment established; Division head.
§ A35-2
Powers and duties of Division of Planning and Environment.
§ A35-3
Division of Real Property Acquisition and Management established; Division head.
Ch A Art XXXVI
Affordable Housing
§ A36-1
Definitions.
§ A36-2
Suffolk County housing opportunities programs.
§ A36-3
Visitability requirements.
§ A36-4
Language access plan.
§ A36-5
Prior laws.
Ch A Art XXXVII
Traffic and Parking Violations Agency
§ A37-1
Agency procedures.
Ch A Art XXXVIII
(Reserved)
Ch A Art XXXIX
(Reserved)
Ch A Art XL
County Real Property
§ A40-1
Definitions.
§ A40-2
Lease of property.
§ A40-3
Procedure for redemption of property under Suffolk County Tax Act.
§ A40-4
Disposition of property acquired through Suffolk County Tax Act.
§ A40-5
Conduct of hearings and making of findings pursuant to New York Eminent Domain Procedure Law.
§ A40-6
Required provision in all instruments of conveyance when acquiring development rights in agricultural lands.
§ A40-7
Leasing of surplus County property.
§ A40-8
Procedure for leasing real property for County use.
Ch A Art XLI
(Reserved)
Ch A Art XLII
(Reserved)
Att AA
Uncodified Local Law Provisions
The Code
Part I: Administrative Local Laws
Ch 1
General Provisions
Ch 8
Agricultural Land, Development of
Ch 12
Air-Conditioning Systems
Ch 17
Auxiliary Police
Ch 22
Child Fatality Review Team
Ch 25
Conservation Easements
Ch 29
Conveyance of Property
Ch 33
Correctional Facility
Ch 36
County Property
Ch 38
Day-Care Facilities for County Employees
Ch 42
Defense and Indemnification
Ch 46
Detention Services, Division of
Ch 50
Disabilities Advisory Board
Ch 53
Disability Truth-In-Hiring Policy
Ch 59
Electrical Agency
Ch 64
Empire Zone
Ch 68
Employee Relations
Ch 71
Employees Making Allegations of Misconduct, Protection of
Ch 73
Employees Serving in Military Reserves
Ch 77
Ethics and Accountability
Ch 82
Film Commission
Ch 86
Finances
Ch 94
Fire Code Violations
Ch 98
Flags
Ch 101
Food Policy Council
Att 101A
Chapter 101 Uncodified Local Law Provisions
Ch 103
Forum for the Arts
Ch 110
Health and Safety of Employees
Ch 114
Hispanic Advisory Board
Ch 119
Human Rights Commission
Ch 125
Industrial Development Agency
Ch 136
(Reserved)
Ch 141
Land Exchanges
Ch 143
Language Assistance
Ch 145
Liability
Ch 149
Light Pollution
Ch 155
Local Development Corporations
Ch 160
Mass Transportation
Ch 168
Off-Track Betting
Ch 172
Open Meetings
Ch 178
Preschool Handicapped Transportation
Ch 183
Public Notification Policy
Ch 189
Purchasing and Contracts
Ch 194
Real Property, Lease of
Ch 199
Response and Truth in Government Policy
Ch 205
Salaries and Compensation
Ch 210
Senior Citizens' Advisory Board
Ch 215
Sewer Districts
Ch 221
Social Services Department
Ch 226
Special Traffic Options Program for Driving While Intoxicated
Ch 232
Tax Notices and Billing
Ch 238
Transit Stations
Ch 245
Utility Easements
Ch 250
Vanderbilt Museum
Ch 255
Vehicles, County-Owned
Ch 261
Women Veterans Advisory Board
Part II: Regulatory Local Laws
Ch 270
Advertising Materials
Ch 274
Agricultural Operations
Ch 278
Aids Testing
Ch 281
Aid to Families With Dependent Child and Home Relief
Ch 285
Aircraft
Ch 290
Alarms
Ch 294
Alcoholic Beverages
Ch 299
Animals and Insects
Ch 302
Animal Shelters and Kennels
Att 302A
Uncodified Local Law Provisions
Ch 310
Balloons, Helium
Ch 314
Banking Practices
Ch 319
Bicycles, Skates, Skateboards and Scooters
Att 319A
Chapter 319 Uncodified Local Law Provisions
Ch 325
Boats and Boating
Ch 330
Body Art
Ch 334
Books and Magazines
Ch 344
Building Construction
Ch 349
Bullets, Armor-Piercing
Ch 353
Business Practices
Ch 357
Carbon Dioxide Emissions
Ch 360
Carbon Monoxide Detectors
Ch 365
Caterers
Ch 370
Cemeteries
Ch 374
Cesspools and Individual Sewage Disposal Systems
Ch 378
Child Protection
Ch 383
Community College Facilities
Ch 387
Consumer Protection
Ch 391
Cooperative Housing
Ch 396
Day-Care Facilities and Home-Care Services
Ch 400
Defibrillators
Ch 404
Demonstrations
Ch 410
Domestic Partnerships
Ch 415
Donation Bins
Ch 420
Drug Premises and Property
Ch 423
Drugs and Drug Products
Ch 427
Dry-Cleaning Establishments
Ch 433
Dumping and Littering
Ch 436
Emergency Services
Ch 438
Emergency Shelters
Ch 441
Emergency Telephone System
Ch 444
Energy Efficiency
Ch 446
Environmental Protection
Ch 450
Environmental Quality Review
Ch 455
Ferry Service
Ch 459
Fertilizer
Ch 463
Filming
Ch 467
Firearms and Weapons
Ch 471
Fire Prevention
Ch 475
Fishing and Shellfishing
Ch 480
Foster Care and Adoptive Homes
Ch 485
Fuel-Delivery Vehicles
Ch 490
Furnaces, Outdoor
Ch 494
Gasoline Sales
Ch 497
Gasoline Stations
Ch 502
Graffiti
Ch 512
Hazardous Waste
Ch 517
Home Improvement and Repair
Ch 519
Homemaking Services
Ch 523
Hotels and Motels
Att 523A
Chapter 523 Uncodified Local Law Provisions
Ch 528
Human Rights
Att 528A
Uncodified Local Law Provisions
Ch 538
Internet Crimes
Ch 542
Item Pricing
Ch 551
Land Acquisition Disclosure
Ch 555
Laser Pointers
Ch 558
Latex Products
Ch 563
Licensed Occupations
Att 563A
Chapter 563 Uncodified Local Law Provisions
Ch 564
Licensing
Ch 567
Liquefied Natural Gas
Ch 571
For-Hire Vehicle Registration
Ch 575
Living Wage
Ch 580
Lobbyists
Ch 586
Mammography
Ch 590
Medical, Mental Health and Substance Abuse Service Providers
Ch 595
Mortgages, Purchase of
Ch 599
Motor Fuel Facilities
Ch 603
Motor Vehicle Use Fee
Ch 607
Moving Companies
Ch 612
Music Concerts
Ch 618
Noise
Ch 623
Nuisance Properties
Ch 627
Nursing Homes and Health-Care Facilities
Ch 633
Open Space Preservation
Ch 639
Parking, Off-Street
Att 639A
Chapter 639 Uncodified Local Law Provisions
Ch 643
Parks and Parks Facilities
Att 643A
Uncodified Local Law Provisions
Ch 646
Personal Protective Equipment
Ch 647
Pest Control
Ch 649
Pharmacies
Ch 651
Pipe Bomb Materials
Ch 656
Planned Retirement Communities
Ch 664
Political Parties, Gifts to Officials of
Ch 668
Polygraph Examinations
Ch 672
Pornography and Obscene Materials
Ch 675
Privacy Protection
Ch 677
Probation Department Fees
Ch 681
Proprietary Ambulance Companies
Ch 688
Records
Ch 690
Recreation and Amusement Facilities
Ch 692
Recycling
Ch 696
Rental Property
Ch 700
Restaurants and Food Service Establishments
Ch 704
Retail Sales
Ch 713
Safe School Zones
Ch 717
Scaffolds
Ch 719
School Buses
Ch 721
Scrap Metal Processors, Vehicle Dismantlers and Junk Dealers
Ch 726
Seal, County
Ch 730
Security, Protection and Safety
Ch 735
Senior Citizens Bill of Rights
Ch 740
Sewers
Ch 745
Sex Offenders
Ch 751
Smoke Bombs and Sparkling Devices
Ch 754
Smoking
Ch 759
Storm Sewers
Ch 763
Stormwater Management
Ch 765
Streets and Sidewalks
Ch 767
Subscription Service Fees
Ch 769
Swimming Pools
Ch 772
Tanning Facilities
Ch 775
Taxation
Att 775A
Chapter 775 Uncodified Local Law Provisions
Ch 779
Tax Grievance Consultants
Ch 783
Tax Refunds
Ch 787
Tires, Sale of
Ch 792
Tobacco Products
Ch 796
Towing
Ch 803
Union Organizing
Ch 808
Utilities; Utility Workers
Ch 814
Vehicle Sales
Ch 818
Vehicles and Traffic
Att 818A
Chapter 818 Uncodified Local Law Provisions
Ch 822
Vehicles, Off-Road
Ch 826
Vehicles, Vending
Ch 828
Veterans
Ch 830
Victims' Rights
Ch 834
Video Recording Devices
Ch 839
Wastewater Treatment Systems
Ch 840
Water
Ch 843
Wireless Communications
Part III: Resolutions
Ch 860
African-American Advisory Board
Ch 865
Animals
Ch 867
Anti-Graffiti Task Force
Ch 869
Apprenticeship Training
Ch 871
Auctions
Ch 874
Capital Projects
Ch 880
Child Protection
Ch 884
Citizens Corps Council
Ch 888
Classification and Salary Plans
Ch 891
Contractors
Ch 893
Contracts
Ch 895
County Facilities
Ch 896
Criminal Justice Supportive Services Coordination Committee
Ch 899
Day-Care Centers, Payments to
Ch 901
Diversity and Inclusion
Ch 904
Document Receipt Policy
Ch 908
Domestic Violence
Ch 913
Drug Enforcement and Abuse Prevention
Ch 920
Elections
Ch 924
Electricians and Plumbers Rules and Regulations
Ch 928
Emergency Medical Services
Ch 931
Emergency Preparedness
Ch 935
Employee Benefits
Ch 936
Employment
Ch 939
Energy Efficiency
Ch 943
Environmental Protection
Ch 945
Ethics, Code of
Ch 948
Fees and Charges
Ch 952
Finances
Ch 954
Firearms and Weapons
Ch 957
Gabreski Community Advisory and Review Board
Ch 959
Government Information Depositories
Ch 963
Harassment
Ch 964
Hate Crime Task Force
Ch 966
Home Energy Assistance Program
Ch 971
Identity Protection
Ch 977
Insurance
Ch 981
Investment Policy
Ch 1001
Land Development
Ch 1005
Land Preservation
Ch 1006
LGBTQ+ Advisory Board
Ch 1008
Long Island Commission on Aquifer Protection
Ch 1009
Long Island First Working Group
Ch 1012
Marinas
Ch 1013
Marine Industry Revitalization Advisory Council
Ch 1016
Memorials and Symbols; Naming and Sponsorship of County Facilities, Parks and Roads
Ch 1021
Motels Doing Business With Department of Social Services
Ch 1027
Native American Affairs Advisory Board
Ch 1032
Next Generation Advisory Boards
Ch 1035
Open Data Committee
Ch 1038
Park Police Patrol
Ch 1043
Poets Laureate
Ch 1047
Police
Ch 1052
Probation
Ch 1056
Property Control Manager
Ch 1060
Property, Sale of
Ch 1065
Procurement
Ch 1070
Real Estate Appraisal, Acquisition and Disposition
Ch 1075
Recognition Programs
Ch 1079
Records Retention
Ch 1083
Regional Planning Council
Ch 1087
Requests for Proposals
Ch 1091
Reserve Funds
Ch 1095
Retirement Benefits for Legislators
Ch 1099
Rewards and Incentive Programs
Ch 1105
Roller Blades, Roller Skates and Skateboards
Ch 1110
Self-Funded Health Program
Ch 1114
Self-Insurance Program
Ch 1118
Sewer Agency
Ch 1122
Sex Offender Policies
Ch 1126
Sober Home Oversight Board
Ch 1127
Social Services Department
Ch 1133
Surface Water Protection
Ch 1138
Swimming Pools
Ch 1143
Taxation
Ch 1145
Teen Pregnancy Advisory Board
Ch 1146
Tick Control Advisory Committee
Ch 1147
Title Examination
Ch 1151
Transfer of Development Rights
Ch 1155
Transportation Advisory Board
Ch 1160
Vanderbilt Museum Oversight Committee
Ch 1162
Vector Control
Ch 1164
Vegetation
Ch 1166
Vending Machines
Ch 1168
Veterans
Ch 1173
Wage, Prevailing
Ch 1177
Web Sites
Ch 1180
Welfare
Ch 1184
Wireless Communications
Ch 1187
Women's Advisory Commission
Statutes Applicable to Suffolk County
Ch 1195
Suffolk County Tax Act
Appendix
Ch 1200
Civil Service Rules
Derivation Table
Ch DT
Derivation Table
Local Law Disposition List
Ch DLL
Local Laws Disposition List
Resolution Disposition List
Ch DLR
Resolution Disposition List
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Chapter A
Administrative Code
[HISTORY: Adopted and amended as indicated in text. Uncodified sections of certain local laws amending these provisions are included at the end of this chapter.]
Article I
Environmental Bill of Rights
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§ A1-1
Organization of Council on Environmental Quality.
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§ A1-2
Designation by County Executive of deputy for environmental matters.
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§ A1-3
Annual report on environmental quality.
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§ A1-4
through § A1-5. (Reserved)
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§ A1-6
Acquisition of properties for dedication to nature preserve or historic trust.
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§ A1-7
Membership and function of County historic trust.
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Article II
County Legislature
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§ A2-1
Determination of qualifications of members.
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§ A2-2
Organization.
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§ A2-3
Election of Presiding Officer.
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§ A2-4
Functions of Presiding Officer.
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§ A2-5
Filling vacancy in offices of Presiding Officer and Deputy Presiding Officer.
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§ A2-6
Meetings.
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§ A2-7
Meetings to be public; record of proceedings.
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§ A2-8
Hearings on local laws.
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§ A2-9
Functions of Presiding Officer relative to hearings.
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§ A2-10
Compensation of County Legislators.
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§ A2-11
Functions of Clerk of County Legislature.
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§ A2-12
Elements of Official Map.
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§ A2-13
Amendments to Official Map.
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§ A2-14
Participation with federal government in certain antipoverty programs.
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§ A2-15
Appropriations for Memorial Day.
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§ A2-16
Authority to approve payment of membership costs in certain organizations.
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§ A2-17
Authority to approve payment of expenses for attendance at certain educational activities.
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§ A2-18
Transitioning legislators; rights and duties.
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Article III
County Executive
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§ A3-1
Authority to approve payment of expenses for attendance at certain educational activities.
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§ A3-2
Authority to approve payment of membership costs in certain organizations.
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§ A3-3
Office of Central Procurement.
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§ A3-4
Criminal Justice Coordinating Council.
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§ A3-5
Youth Bureau/Children's Services; Youth Board Coordinating Council.
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§ A3-6
Agreements for mass transportation services.
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§ A3-7
(Reserved)
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§ A3-8
Urban County Consortium.
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§ A3-9
(Reserved)
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§ A3-10
Acceptance of gifts and insurance proceeds.
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§ A3-11
Division of Human Services.
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Article IV
County Budget and Capital Program
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§ A4-1
Multi-year financial plan.
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§ A4-2
Public hearings by County Executive on departmental estimates and capital requests.
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§ A4-3
Form and content of proposed budget.
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§ A4-4
Public hearings by County Executive on capital proposals.
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§ A4-5
Form and content of proposed capital program.
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§ A4-6
Submission of requests for allotments.
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§ A4-7
Alteration of allotments by County Executive.
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§ A4-8
Revisions to allotments to avoid deficiencies.
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§ A4-9
Procedures for revising allotments.
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§ A4-10
Execution of construction projects in capital budget.
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§ A4-11
Maximum amount County Executive may transfer within departments.
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§ A4-12
Procedure for execution of County contracts.
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§ A4-13
Preferences for businesses located within Suffolk and Nassau Counties.
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§ A4-14
Competitive bids.
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Article V
Department of Audit and Control
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§ A5-1
Audit and payment of claims.
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§ A5-2
Orders of payment and accounts.
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§ A5-3
(Reserved)
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§ A5-4
Authorization to sell capital notes.
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§ A5-5
Deductions from wages or salaries for federal credit union authorized.
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§ A5-6
Deductions from wages or salaries for Suffolk County teachers federal credit union authorized.
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§ A5-7
Deductions from wages or salaries for banks and financial institutions other than credit unions authorized.
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§ A5-8
Contractors and vendors required to submit full disclosure statement.
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§ A5-9
Vendors in tax arrears.
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§ A5-10
Funds to be deposited in interest-bearing accounts.
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§ A5-11
Service charge for handling certain securities.
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§ A5-12
Authority to create petty cash funds.
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§ A5-13
Application of Real Property Tax Law to County.
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§ A5-14
Authority to file notice of intention to claim regarding insurance; issuance of certificates.
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§ A5-15
Release of fire insurance claims.
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§ A5-16
Deposit of department proceeds.
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§ A5-17
Bank account reform.
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§ A5-18
Contract award.
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§ A5-19
Disclosure.
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§ A5-20
Enforcement.
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§ A5-21
Exemption.
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§ A5-22
Contractors and vendors to immediately notify of cybersecurity breach.
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Article VI
Department of Human Resources, Personnel and Civil Service
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§ A6-1
(Reserved)
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§ A6-2
Tuition reimbursement program.
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§ A6-3
Hiring or promoting relatives of County officials.
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§ A6-4
Procedure for implementation of layoffs when positions of employment are abolished.
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§ A6-5
Law enforcement examination participation.
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§ A6-6
Police test banding.
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Article VII
Amendment of Charter
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§ A7-1
Form and conditions of petitions.
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§ A7-2
Filing of petition.
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§ A7-3
Validation of petition; public notice.
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§ A7-4
Number of signatures required from each town; filing of objections.
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§ A7-5
Campaigns and distribution of literature on initiatives.
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§ A7-6
Applicable statutes.
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§ A7-7
Effect of nonaction.
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§ A7-8
Referendums with conflicting provisions.
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Article VIII
Department of Public Works
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§ A8-1
Powers and duties.
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§ A8-2
Snow removal.
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§ A8-3
Tree planting.
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§ A8-4
Dredging Project Screening Committee.
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§ A8-5
Criteria for County dredging projects.
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§ A8-6
Management of County sewage treatment and scavenger waste treatment plants.
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§ A8-7
Conduct of hearings and making of findings pursuant to New York Eminent Domain Procedure Law for Department projects.
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§ A8-8
Notification to utilities of County construction projects.
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§ A8-9
Dockage of vessels.
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Article IX
Department of Health Services
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§ A9-1
Powers and duties.
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§ A9-2
Organization; powers and duties of divisions.
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§ A9-3
Community Mental Health, Mental Retardation and Developmental Disabilities and Alcohol and Substance Abuse Services Planning and Advisory Board.
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§ A9-4
Loans to health-related facilities.
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§ A9-5
Commissioner's responsibility relative to environmental control.
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§ A9-6
Review of privatization initiatives.
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§ A9-7
Notification of policies.
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§ A9-8
Enforcement.
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§ A9-9
Legislative approval required.
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Article X
Department of Social Services
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§ A10-1
Computerized central registry unit.
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§ A10-2
Suffolk County Advisory Board on Child Protection.
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§ A10-3
Definitions.
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§ A10-4
Procedures for certain Child Protective Services reports.
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§ A10-5
Training.
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§ A10-6
Use of electronic surveillance.
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Article XI
Department of Fire, Rescue and Emergency Services
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§ A11-1
Powers and duties.
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§ A11-2
Participation in federal program.
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§ A11-3
Authority to require fingerprints from applicants for auxiliary police.
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§ A11-4
Evacuation of pets and animals.
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Article XII
(Reserved)
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Article XIII
Department of Police
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§ A13-1
Commissioner authorized to designate District Attorney to perform certain functions.
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§ A13-2
Appointment of members.
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§ A13-3
Tenure.
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§ A13-4
Powers and duties.
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§ A13-5
Procedure for raising funds to cover expenses.
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§ A13-6
Creation of precincts.
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§ A13-7
Discipline of members.
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§ A13-8
Special patrolmen.
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§ A13-9
School crossing guards.
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§ A13-10
Disposition of property held by Police Property Bureau.
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§ A13-11
Disposition of motor vehicles.
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§ A13-12
Police examination participation.
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Article XIV
Department of Planning
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§ A14-1
Organization of Planning Commission.
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§ A14-2
Adoption of rules of proceedings by Planning Commission.
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§ A14-3
Rules for Planning Department.
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§ A14-4
Quorum for Planning Commission.
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§ A14-5
Required vote for action.
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§ A14-6
Annual report required.
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§ A14-7
Preparation of Comprehensive Plan.
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§ A14-8
Public hearings on proposed Comprehensive Plan.
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§ A14-9
Notice of public hearings on Comprehensive Plan.
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§ A14-10
Final adoption of Comprehensive Plan.
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§ A14-11
Review and amendment of Comprehensive Plan.
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§ A14-12
Recommendations by Planning Commission to municipalities.
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§ A14-13
Services by Planning Commission to municipalities; referral of comprehensive plans to Planning Commission.
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§ A14-14
Referral of certain municipal zoning actions to Planning Commission.
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§ A14-15
Notice of referrals; consideration of municipal zoning actions by Planning Commission.
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§ A14-16
Effect of Planning Commission report on municipal zoning action.
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§ A14-17
Content of report by Planning Commission on municipal zoning action.
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§ A14-18
Objections by state agencies to zoning actions referred to Planning Commission.
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§ A14-19
Hearing on zoning actions referred to Planning Commission when objections are made by state agency.
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§ A14-20
Report by Planning Commission on zoning actions to which state agency has objected.
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§ A14-21
Zoning provisions applicable in areas within a certain distance from municipal boundaries.
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§ A14-22
Referral of certain special permits to Planning Commission.
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§ A14-23
Referral of certain variances to Planning Commission.
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§ A14-24
Referral of certain subdivision plats to Planning Commission.
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§ A14-25
Referral of certain site plans to Planning Commission.
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§ A14-26
Fees for matters referred to Planning Commission.
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Article XV
(Reserved)
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Article XVI
(Reserved)
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Article XVII
County Sheriff
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§ A17-1
Extent of liability.
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§ A17-2
Authority to promulgate rules and regulations promoting safety and security at County correctional facilities.
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§ A17-3
Inmate work program at County correctional facilities.
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Article XVIII
County Clerk
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§ A18-1
Extent of liability.
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§ A18-2
Establishment of records management program.
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§ A18-3
Verified identification numbers required on all instruments filed pertaining to title of land.
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Article XIX
(Reserved)
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Article XX
(Reserved)
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Article XXI
Elective Offices; Legislative Districts
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Article XXII
Miscellaneous Offices and Functions
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§ A22-1
Information Processing Planning Committee.
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§ A22-2
Space Management Steering Committee.
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Article XXIII
General Provisions
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Article XXIV
Interpretation and Implementation
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Article XXV
Organization of District Court
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Article XXVI
Jurisdiction and Procedure of District Court
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§ A26-1
Judicial hearing officers.
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Article XXVII
Operation of District Court
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Article XXVIII
Department of Parks, Recreation and Conservation
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§ A28-1
through § A28-3. (Reserved)
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§ A28-4
Municipal review and approval of acquisition of parklands by County.
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§ A28-5
Jurisdiction over Coindre Hall.
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§ A28-6
Jurisdiction over County historic trust.
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§ A28-7
Manager of historic trust.
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§ A28-8
Operation of Suffolk Marine Museum.
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§ A28-9
Jurisdiction and management of Hawkins-Jacobson House.
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§ A28-10
Creation of Suffolk County Family Camping Advisory Board.
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§ A28-11
Powers and duties of Suffolk County Family Camping Advisory Board.
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§ A28-12
Eminent domain proceeds.
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Article XXIX
Traffic Safety Board
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Article XXX
Board of Ethics
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§ A30-1
Definitions.
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§ A30-2
Training and education.
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§ A30-3
Advisory opinions.
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§ A30-4
Financial disclosure.
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§ A30-5
Complaints; referrals.
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§ A30-6
Hearings.
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§ A30-7
Investigations.
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§ A30-8
Confidentiality.
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§ A30-9
Disclosure of potential conflict.
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§ A30-10
Annual report.
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Article XXXI
Department of Consumer Affairs
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Article XXXII
Office of the Medical Examiner
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§ A32-1
Definitions.
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§ A32-2
Jurisdiction of Chief Medical Examiner; additional powers and duties.
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§ A32-3
Investigations.
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§ A32-4
Autopsies.
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§ A32-5
Forensic sciences.
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§ A32-6
Records and reports; fees.
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Article XXXIII
Real Property Tax Service Agency
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Article XXXIV
Suffolk County Airport
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§ A34-1
Leasing space at Suffolk County Airport.
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§ A34-2
Gabreski Airport Conservation and Assessment Committee.
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Article XXXV
Department of Economic Development and Planning; Divisions of Planning and Environment and Real Property Acquisition and Management
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§ A35-1
Division of Planning and Environment established; Division head.
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§ A35-2
Powers and duties of Division of Planning and Environment.
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§ A35-3
Division of Real Property Acquisition and Management established; Division head.
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Article XXXVI
Affordable Housing
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§ A36-1
Definitions.
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§ A36-2
Suffolk County housing opportunities programs.
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§ A36-3
Visitability requirements.
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§ A36-4
Language access plan.
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§ A36-5
Prior laws.
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Article XXXVII
Traffic and Parking Violations Agency
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§ A37-1
Agency procedures.
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Article XXXVIII
(Reserved)
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Article XXXIX
(Reserved)
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Article XL
County Real Property
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§ A40-1
Definitions.
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§ A40-2
Lease of property.
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§ A40-3
Procedure for redemption of property under Suffolk County Tax Act.
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§ A40-4
Disposition of property acquired through Suffolk County Tax Act.
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§ A40-5
Conduct of hearings and making of findings pursuant to New York Eminent Domain Procedure Law.
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§ A40-6
Required provision in all instruments of conveyance when acquiring development rights in agricultural lands.
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§ A40-7
Leasing of surplus County property.
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§ A40-8
Procedure for leasing real property for County use.
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Article XLI
(Reserved)
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Article XLII
(Reserved)
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