Judges: JAMES D. COLE, Assistant Attorney General
Filed Date: 2/9/1998
Status: Precedential
Modified Date: 7/5/2016
Informal Opinion No. 98-6 Thomas B. Hayner, Esq. County Attorney County of Schenectady County Office Building 620 State Street Schenectady, N Y 12305-2114
Dear Mr. Hayner:
You have asked whether a county legislator may also hold the position of deputy supervisor of a town in the county.
The State Legislature has regulated dual office-holding by county legislators. Under section
Therefore, it is clear that the deputy supervisor does not succeed to the position of supervisor. The deputy performs the duties of supervisor as authorized by section 42. The position of deputy supervisor is an appointive office and does not fall within the prohibition of section
We conclude that a member of the county legislature may also serve as a deputy supervisor of a town within the county.
The Attorney General renders formal opinions only to officers and departments of State government. This perforce is an informal and unofficial expression of the views of this office.
Very truly yours,
JAMES D. COLE
Assistant Attorney General
In Charge of Opinions