Sentences with phrase «by county legislature»

Other officials favored a less severe censuring of LaPierre, which amounts to an official scolding for his actions by the county legislature.

We need a cooperative board of which 50 percent of the members are appointed by the mayor and the other 50 percent are appointed by the county legislature chair.

Mangano said he expected the $ 229 million Nassau Coliseum revitalization plan recently approved by the county legislature last month to pass «rapidly» through the Hempstead Town approval process.

Since then, Democrats have complained that the county is spending more than $ 160,000 on this review, and they say it should have been led by the county legislature instead.

But there is no guarantee that such a commission, which would be appointed by the county legislature, would adopt the Consensus agenda.

Sini, who was confirmed by the county legislature to be police commissioner last February, announced this month his campaign to run as a Democrat for Suffolk County district attorney.

He also wants his previously proposed campaign finance reform proposal to be passed by the county legislature and hopes the legislature and the Kingston Common Council to sign off on the plan to combine the county's UCAT bus and Kingston's Citibus operations.

Maragos said the claim «was accompanied with supporting documentation consistent with contractual obligations approved by the county legislature.»

Thomas Barraga (R - West Islip), received $ 195,000 in pay and benefits increases from promotions that were not authorized by the county legislature.

A proposal first made by county legislature Ways & Means Committee Chairman Richard Gerentine proposed reducing the city's share to the 2001 level of 10 percent and the towns to 2 percent.

Nassau County Executive Edward Mangano's 2013 lease with Brooklyn developer Bruce Ratner, approved unanimously by the county legislature, stipulates that an American Hockey League team would play «substantially all of their regular and postseason home games at the Coliseum for a period of at least 15 years.»

It'll be easier for police to recover stolen goods from pawn shops and second - hand stores throughout Onondaga County, if a law approved by the county legislature goes into effect.

To further distance himself from this hot potato, Hein pointed out that the county Industrial Development Agency (IDA), which has the authority to grant such deals, even over local objections, is appointed not by him but by the county legislature.

«These bonuses were not authorized by the county legislature pursuant to any legal process or authority that I am aware of,» Mr. Bellone said in a Monday letter to Thomas DiNapoli, the New York state Comptroller.

These measures passed by the county legislature require approval from the state legislature and that will require the assistance of local assembly members and Senator David Carlucci.

KINGSTON — Ulster County Executive Michael Hein signed legislation on Monday approved by the county legislature that codifies the county's intention to absorb the cost of the state - mandated Safety Net social services program over a three - year period.

But, Hein wrote; «I believe this new protocol raises a series of much larger policy issues that should be reviewed and discussed by the applicable legislative committees and that an overall policy must be set by the county legislature.»

If passed, the law would be the first in the state by a county legislature banning the use of the chemical - laden wastewater from fracking wells as a road deicer.

A Smithtown restaurant worker mistakenly shot by a Suffolk police officer looking for robbery suspects in 2010 will receive $ 1.5 million in a settlement approved Tuesday by the county legislature.

The guidelines, which largely match disclosure rules approved by the county legislature, require vendors to provide details about contributions to Nassau officials, any relationships with elected officials or county employees, the use of lobbyists and the firm's incorporation date.

Suffolk County Executive Steve Bellone is asking state officials to examine whether bonuses given by the local district attorney's office to its prosecutors were legal, saying they «were not authorized by the county legislature pursuant to any legal process or authority that I am aware of.»

«In essence, these bonus payments were not authorized by the county legislature pursuant to any legal process that I am aware of,» Bellone wrote.

Both amounts fell just below the $ 25,000 threshold that triggers public consideration and approval by the county legislature.

A public vote by the county legislature is necessary for any contract of more than $ 25,000, or any two totaling $ 50,000 to the same company within the same year.

The parking and traffic violations fees require approval by the county legislature, officials said.

Neither expenditure required approval by the county legislature or the county executive, Clifford said.

The resolution was adopted by the county legislature in March, and County Executive Ed Day returned the bill unsigned.

Rob Trotta (R - Fort Salonga), whose district includes the hamlet, says the grant — part of a $ 7.5 million countywide economic stimulus package proposed by County Executive Steve Bellone and approved by the county legislature — is a waste of money at a time when the county has precious little to spend.

The proposed lease must still be ratified by the county legislature.

The planned sale of 19 Third St. to developer David Bryce and the purchase of the Italian Community Center have been delayed by the county legislature

A Smithtown restaurant worker mistakenly shot by a Suffolk police officer looking for robbery suspects in 2010 will receive $ 1.5 million in a settlement approved by the county legislature.

A similar measure for county officials may be under review by the county legislature shortly.

Thirty - two persons spoke, 14 in favor of the ACA resolution and 20 in opposition to a resolution to ban memorializing resolutions by the county legislature.

«Departmental spending under budget lines approved by the county legislature fall under the policy and administrative decisions that are made by our elected officials,» Kaiman said.

In his letter, Bellone said the bonuses, paid for through an asset forfeiture fund, were not authorized by the county legislature and there is «no authority in... [the county code] for bonuses to be paid for to county employees.»

After the case became public, Mangano, a Republican, issued executive orders, later passed into law by the county legislature, that established the lobbyist registry and required lobbying disclosure with each contract given to lawmakers.

Specialty contracts in Nassau County, known as «personal service agreements,» only require approval by the county legislature when their value is more than $ 25,000, or when a vendor wins multiple agreements totaling at least $ 50,000 in the same year.

Marano ruled the assessment fines adopted by the county legislature in December 2013 are «unconstitutional on the grounds that the penalties imposed constitute an illegal tax in view of the manner in which the funds are utilized.»

The bill adopted by the county legislature says an average of 78 trucks per day visit the site.

Stephen Pechenik is the Rensselaer County attorney and counsel for the County Board of Ethics, which is comprised of two members appointed by the executive and two appointed by the county legislature.

The commissioners are appointed by the Democrat and Republican parties, approved by the county legislature, and serve a two - year term.

Not exact matches

The state GOP put a lot of resources into trying to help County Executive Rob Astorino end the Democratic grip on the local legislature by breaking its veto - proof majority.

The legislature must approve a budget by Oct. 30, before next month's election when all county legislative seats are up along with the county executive, county comptroller and county clerk offices.

Art. 3116, however, limits the sum that may be charged candidates for certain posts, such as the offices of district judge, judge of the Court of Civil Appeals, and senator and representative in the state and federal legislatures, and for some counties fees are fixed by Arts. 3116a - 3116d, 1939 Supp., and 3116e, 3116f, 1942 Supp.

The Erie county legislature hereby finds, declares, and determines that farming is important to Erie county because it is a major occupation within the county, providing a livelihood and employment for thousands of residents; farming remains the single - largest industry in New York state; farming provides locally produced, fresh commodities; agricultural diversity promotes economic stability; agriculture promotes open space and promotes environmental quality; agricultural land does not increase the demand for services provided by county or local governments.

Unfortunately, the Grand Jury accepted the politically charged testimony of this legislator and claimed «Financial Disclosure forms were used by a county official in a failed attempt to end the legislature's investigation into the ethics commission.»

The post for deputy director of the department of maritime services is to be filled by Republican Dom Spada, who lost his bid for the county legislature in the November election.

Per Cuomo's proposal, the county executive must submit a plan for consolidation to the county legislature by Aug. 1.

If after the reconsideration such local law intro is repassed by a vote of at least two - thirds of the total voting power of the county legislature, it shall be deemed adopted, not withstanding the objections of the county executive.

By state law, the county legislature is supposed to approve all gifts to the county, but donations to the Friends, a nonprofit, effectively bypass that requirement.