New York § 77-D - 77-DTraveling expenses for applicants for public employment

Full text of New York New York Consolidated Laws § 77-D — 77-DTraveling expenses for applicants for public employment, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.

§ 77-D. 77-DTraveling expenses for applicants for public employment

§ 77-d. Traveling expenses for applicants for public employment. The governing board of each county, city, town, village, school district, fire district or other district corporation may, by local law, ordinance or resolution, authorize the payment of the actual and necessary travel expenses, including meals and lodging, of an applicant for any office or position in the service of such county, city, town, village, school district, fire district or district corporation. Such payment shall be deemed a purpose of the county, city, town, village, school district, fire district, or other district corporation and shall be a charge against the taxable property within each such county, city, town, village, school district, fire district or district corporation. However, in the event taxes are levied upon taxable property of an area of less than an entire city, county, town or village for the compensation or salary of such office or position, the expense incurred under this section shall be a charge against such area and shall be levied and collected from the taxable property thereof.

Source: official New York text · Last verified 2026-08-27

Frequently Asked Questions About New York § 77-D

What does New York Consolidated Laws § 77-D cover?

Section 77-D ("77-DTraveling expenses for applicants for public employment") 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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