New York § 176-C - 176-CRemoval of fire commissioners
Full text of New York New York Consolidated Laws § 176-C — 176-CRemoval of fire commissioners, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 176-C. 176-CRemoval of fire commissioners
§ 176-c. Removal of fire commissioners. Any fire commissioner may be removed for dereliction of duty. Dereliction of duty shall include, but not be limited to, excessive unexcused absences from regularly scheduled meetings. These criteria for removal are in addition to the criteria provided in section thirty-six of the public officers law. Any removal pursuant to this section shall take place pursuant to the procedure for removal established in section thirty-six of the public officers law.
Source: official New York text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About New York § 176-C
What does New York Consolidated Laws § 176-C cover?
Section 176-C ("176-CRemoval of fire commissioners") 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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