Town of Southport, NY Article III Town Supervisor

[Adopted 8-10-2004 by L.L. No. 1-2004[1] (Res. No. 183-2004) (Ch. 113 of the 1975 Municipal Code)]

[1] Editor's Note: This local law passed at mandatory referendum held 11-2-2004.

§ 161-3 Revised term of office; commencement date.

The term of office of elective Town Supervisor of the Town of Southport shall be four years. Such four-year term shall commence on the first day of January following the first biennial election after the effective date of this article.

§ 161-4 Four-year term.

At the biennial election next following the effective date of this article, and every four years thereafter, the Town Supervisor shall be elected for a term of four years.

§ 161-5 Supersession of statute.

This article shall supersede in its application to the Town of Southport § 24 of the Town Law of New York State with respect to the term of office of the elective Town Supervisor.

§ 161-6 Approval by mandatory referendum.

This article shall be submitted for approval to the electors of the Town of Southport at the next general Town election to be held on November 2.

§ 161-7 When effective.

This article shall take effect immediately upon filing with the New York State Secretary of State after approval by a majority of the electors voting thereon in accordance with the requirements of § 27 of the Municipal Home Rule Law.