New York § 255 - 255Representation by municipalities and district
Full text of New York New York Consolidated Laws § 255 — 255Representation by municipalities and district, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 255. 255Representation by municipalities and district
§ 255. Representation by municipalities and district. At the public hearing on the establishment of a county district which includes the whole or any part of a city, village or such district furnishing a similar service as the proposed district, the inhabitants of such city, village or district may be represented jointly by an officer or official of the municipality or district duly designated by the governing body of the municipality or district to attend.
Source: official New York text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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What does New York Consolidated Laws § 255 cover?
Section 255 ("255Representation by municipalities and district") 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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