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Wayne County adopts local law easing residency requirement for certain sheriff and corrections positions
Summary
The Board of Supervisors adopted Local Law No. 2 (2026) to supersede Public Officers Law §3(1) for specified sheriff and corrections positions, allowing up to 10% of designated officers to reside outside Wayne County but within New York and contiguous counties.
Madam Chair Leonard opened and the board adopted Local Law No. 2‑2026, a measure that narrows the county’s application of Public Officers Law §3(1) for certain law‑enforcement and corrections titles. The local law exempts positions including Deputy Sheriff Road Patrol, Deputy Sheriff Sergeant, Deputy Sheriff Lieutenant, Chief Deputy, Corrections Officer titles, Major, Court Security Officer and Court Security Supervisor so long as no more than 10% of authorized designated officers reside outside Wayne County and the officer resides in New York or a county immediately contiguous to Wayne County.
Mr. Cramer moved the adoption of the local law and Mrs. Rice seconded; the board voted to adopt the measure on roll call (Supervisor Elsbree absent). The local law statement included the board’s finding that residency within Wayne County “does not impact, or contribute to, or detract from the ability to perform the duties” of the listed positions. The resolution cites the required public hearing held at 9:05 a.m. before adoption and specifies the law takes effect immediately.
