This publication explores why counties might choose to adopt charters; what the county charter must do, may do, and may not do; and the process...

This guide provides plain language, step-by-step requirements to draft and adopt a local law. Provides useful information on the scope of the home-rule power. Valuable...

This document, published in cooperation with the Tug Hill Commission, provides a review of the procedures governing public meetings and hearings. Published in cooperation with...

This handbook is an authoritative source of information about the origins and operations of the Empire State, including a brief history and overview of federal...

This document describes in detail the legal methods and requirements of revising a city charter, and provides statistical data and technical guidance for charter committee...