Changes the number of members of the board of trustees of the Mamaroneck public library district from eleven to no less than five and no more than fifteen.
Impact
By enabling the library district to have a variable number of trustees, this bill could lead to more responsive governance. The adjustment allows for a tailored approach in the appointment of board members, ensuring that the leadership can evolve according to the size and needs of the library district. This could enhance representation and participation from community members, thus improving library services.
Summary
Bill A08496 seeks to amend the existing legislation regarding the Mamaroneck public library district by altering the composition of its board of trustees. The bill proposes to change the number of board members from a fixed eleven to a range of no less than five and no more than fifteen. This amendment aims to provide greater flexibility in governance, potentially allowing the board to adapt better to changing community needs and circumstances.
Contention
During discussions, some stakeholders raised concerns regarding how this change might affect the consistency and stability of the board's operations. Critics worry that having too few members could result in a lack of diverse viewpoints and diminish the board's effectiveness. However, supporters argue that greater flexibility will lead to a more engaged and dynamic governance structure, facilitating better decision-making processes within the district's governance.
Same As
Changes the number of members of the board of trustees of the Mamaroneck public library district from eleven to no less than five and no more than fifteen.
Relates to increasing the membership of the special district operations and development committee; provides that the committee shall consist of no less than nine members and no more than fifteen.
Relates to increasing the membership of the special district operations and development committee; provides that the committee shall consist of no less than nine members and no more than fifteen.
Enacts the "regents modernization act" to require the board of regents shall be at all times at least four times more than the number of the then existing judicial districts of the state and shall not be less than fifteen; makes related provisions.
Removes library taxes of the Shelter Rock library district from real property located in that portion of such library district that is located within the Bryant library district.
Removes library taxes of the Shelter Rock library district from real property located in that portion of such library district that is located within the Bryant library district.
Prohibits trustees and members of a board of education from having a family member who works for the same board of education or school district as the trustee or member.
Relates to the membership of the board of trustees of the state university of New York; reduces the number of trustees appointed by the governor from fifteen to ten; adds one trustee appointment by the speaker of the assembly, one by the temporary president of the senate, one by a majority vote of SUNY and CUNY staff, and two by a majority vote of SUNY alumni.
Exempts the Leeds Hose Company No. 1, Inc. from the requirement that the percentage of non-resident fire department members not exceed forty-five percent of the membership.
Exempts the Leeds Hose Company No. 1, Inc. from the requirement that the percentage of non-resident fire department members not exceed forty-five percent of the membership.
Increases the penalties for overtaking and passing a school bus; provides that for the first conviction a person shall be punished by a fine of not less than $350 nor more than $500; provides that for a second conviction a person shall be punished by a fine of not less than $500 nor more than $800; also provides that for a third conviction a person shall be punished by a fine of not less than $800 nor more than $1000.