New York § 152 - 152Promotion
Full text of New York New York Consolidated Laws § 152 — 152Promotion, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 152. 152Promotion
§ 152. Promotion. The town board may determine that promotions of officers and members of such police department shall be made by the town board on the basis of seniority, meritorious police service and superior capacity as shown by competitive examination, such examination to be conducted by the appropriate civil service commission. Individual acts of personal bravery may be treated as an element of meritorious service in such examination. The town board shall keep a complete service record of each member of such police department in accordance with the rules of the appropriate civil service commission and shall transmit the record of each candidate for promotion to such civil service commission in advance of such examination.
Frequently Asked Questions About New York § 152
What does New York Consolidated Laws § 152 cover?
Section 152 ("152Promotion") 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.
How do I cite New York § 152?
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