Below is a list of links to the New York State Constitution and Consolidated Laws concerning Local Government.
New York State Constitution
Consolidated Law:
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- Alcohol Beverage Control
- County
- Election
- General Municipal
- Highway
- Municipal Home Rule
- Public Officers
- Statutes of Local Governments
- Town
- Village
Guides for Local Government:
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General
- Adopting Local Law in New York State (PDF), NY Department of State (1998, 2015)
- Conducting Public Meetings and Public Hearings (PDF), NY Department of State (2007)
- Information for Town Officials Manual (PDF), Office of the NY State Comptroller (2018)
- Local Government Handbook (PDF), NY Department of State (2009)
- Town Law Manual (PDF), Association of the Towns of the State of NY (2004)
Financial
- Accounting and Reporting Manual (PDF), Office of the NY State Comptroller (2011)
- Citizens’ Guide to Local Budgets (PDF), Office of the NY State Comptroller (2010)
- Fiscal Oversight Responsibilities of the Governing Board (PDF), Office of the NY State Comptroller (2014)
- Fiscal Stress Monitoring System Manual (PDF), Office of the NY State Comptroller (2017)
- Understanding the Budget Process (PDF), Office of the NY State Comptroller (2008)
Land Use
- Creating the Community You Want: Municipal Options for Land Use Control (PDF), NY Department of State (2009)
- Governmental Immunity from Zoning (PDF), NY Department of State
- Guide to Planning and Zoning Laws of New York State (PDF), NY Department of State (2011)
- Land Use Moratoria (PDF), NY Department of State (2010)
- Local Laws and Agricultural Districts: How Do They Relate? (PDF) NY Department of State (1999)
- Zoning and the Comprehensive Plan (PDF) NY Department of State (2009)
Ethics
- Model Code of Ethics for Local Governments (PDF), Office of the NY State Comptroller (2010)
- Protecting the Public’s Interest: A Tutorial on Local Government Ethics and Transparency in New York State, Office of the NY State Comptroller (2010)