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Albany County Legislature approves local law changing salary rules for county officers after heated debate
Summary
On Sept. 8 the legislature passed Local Law U, permitting a change in salary of a county officer during the term; the proposal prompted extended debate over transparency and a disputed $8,000 raise proposal.
The Albany County Legislature on Sept. 8 approved Local Law U, a measure amending the county charter to permit a change in the salary of a county officer during that officer’s term. The vote followed extensive debate and adversarial floor remarks from multiple legislators.
Opponents argued the change would undercut longstanding restrictions. One legislator cited the state constitution during debate: "New York state constitution, article 3 section 6, bans any member from getting compensation during the term," a point raised on the floor during discussion of the measure’s implications.…
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