This article shall be known as the "Local Law Extending the Term of the Town Supervisor of the Town of Minden, County of Montgomery, and State of New York."
[Adopted 4-21-2016 by L.L. No. 3-2016]
The purpose of this local law is to extend the term of office for the Town Supervisor from two years to four years. The Town Board believes an extended term would bring greater continuity to the office, and thus believes that the extended term is in the public's best interest. It is the intention of the Town Board to supersede Town Law § 24 and any other conflicting provisions of Town Law with this local law.
This local law is enacted pursuant to the Town's authority under Section 10(1)(ii)(a) and Section 23(2)(e) of the Municipal Home Rule Law of the State of New York.
This local law shall extend the term of the Town Supervisor from two years to four years, such four-year term shall commence as of the first day of January, 2018, and shall apply to the person elected to such office at the general election be held in November 2017, and to those elected thereafter.
In accordance with the provisions of the Municipal Home Rule Law of the State of New York, this local law shall not become operative or effective unless and until it shall have been approved at the next general election held within the Town of Minden by the affirmative vote of a majority of the qualified electors of the Town of Minden voting upon the proposition.[1] This article shall take effect, if approved as set forth above by the electors, upon the filing with the Office of the Secretary of State.
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Editor's Note: This article was approved at referendum 11-8-2016.