New YorkAlden could let its village clerk live in nearby counties
If enacted, Alden’s village board could pass a resolution letting its clerk live outside the village, as long as the clerk lives in Erie or a neighboring New York county.
What it does
If enacted, Alden’s board could use a resolution to let its clerk live elsewhere in Erie or a neighboring New York county. Clerks in other villages must live there unless another law says otherwise.
Argument forAlden could consider people from Erie and nearby New York counties who live outside the village, giving it more possible clerks to choose from.
Argument againstResidents may have less assurance that their clerk lives in Alden, since the board could approve someone from a nearby county instead.
More detail
If enacted, Alden’s village board could pass a resolution allowing its clerk to live outside the village. The clerk must live in Erie County or an adjoining New York county. Clerks in other villages must live in their village unless another law provides otherwise. The act would take effect immediately if enacted.
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Where it stands
- Introduced
- Passed 1st Chamber
- Passed 2nd Chamber
- To Governor
- Became Law
Looking ahead
No hearings or votes scheduled.
History
- 2026
- Oct 26REFERRED TO RULESIntroduced
Government & Ethics