New York § 650 - 650Initiation of proceeding
Full text of New York New York Consolidated Laws § 650 — 650Initiation of proceeding, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 650. 650Initiation of proceeding
§ 650. Initiation of proceeding. A proceeding for adoption of an alternative form of county government may be initiated by petition, or by resolution of the board of supervisors of the county; provided, however, that no such resolution shall be adopted by the board of supervisors after the initiation of such a proceeding by the filing of a petition therefor, or subsequent to ten days following the filing of an advance notice of filing such a petition, so long as the proceeding initiated by the petition or thereafter initiated pursuant to such advance notice is pending.
Source: official New York text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About New York § 650
What does New York Consolidated Laws § 650 cover?
Section 650 ("650Initiation of proceeding") is part of the New York Consolidated Laws, the codified statutory law of New York. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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