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Provisions

III.27 of 1922 • Local legislative powers.

APPROVED

The Text

The Legislature shall, by general laws, confer upon the boards of supervisors, or other governing elective bodies, of the several counties of the State such further powers of local legislation and administration as the Legislature may, from time to time, deem expedient. In counties which now have, or may hereafter have, county auditors or other fiscal officers, authorized to audit bills, accounts, charges, claims or demands against the county, the Legislature may confer such powers upon such auditors, or fiscal officers, as the Legislature may, from time to time, deem expedient.


A Few Facts

• Joined the Constitution in 1922

• In Article III: Legislature

• Has 91 words

• Was proposed by the Legislature

• Went to NYS voters as proposed amendment 4 of 1921

• Changed the text of a previously existing provision

• Amends or builds on:
1910-III.27

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