N.Y. GMU Law § 773
This is the official text of N.Y. GMU Law § 773, part of New York’s GMU Law — part of the compiled statutory law of New York, published by the state as "GMU Law." Browse the sections below, each linked to its official government source.
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Commencing the proceeding
Official statutory text
§ 773. Commencing the proceeding. 1. A local government entity other\nthan a town may be dissolved and terminated by the procedure described\nin this title.\n 2. Dissolution proceedings may be commenced by:\n (a) a resolution of the governing body of the local government entity\nto be dissolved endorsing a proposed dissolution plan; or\n (b) elector initiative.\n
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