BILL NUMBER: S8276
SPONSOR: HARCKHAM
 
TITLE OF BILL:
An act to amend the public officers law, in relation to qualification to
hold the position of assistant county attorney in the county of Rockland
 
PURPOSE:
This bill would authorize the County of Rockland to appoint assistant
county attorneys residing outside of the county.
 
SUMMARY OF PROVISIONS:
Section one amends Section 3 of the public officers law to authorize the
County of Rockland to appoint assistant county attorneys residing
outside of the county.
Section two is the effective date.
 
JUSTIFICATION:
This bill was introduced at the request of the Rockland County legisla-
ture. As Rockland County continues to face increased competition from
surrounding job markets, the county recognizes the need to expand the
area in which attorneys may reside to increase the applicant pool. This
bill would provide the county more flexibility to hire attorneys from
the surrounding area.
 
LEGISLATIVE HISTORY:
New bill.
 
FISCAL IMPLICATIONS:
None.
 
EFFECTIVE DATE:
This act shall take effect immediately.

Statutes affected:
S8276: 3 public officers law