N.Y. SOS Law § 56
This is the official text of N.Y. SOS Law § 56, part of New York’s SOS Law — part of the compiled statutory law of New York, published by the state as "SOS Law." Browse the sections below, each linked to its official government source.
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City social services districts
Official statutory text
§ 56. City social services districts. The city of New York shall\nhave all the powers and duties of a social services district insofar as\nconsistent with the provisions of the special and local laws relating to\nsuch city. The officers thereof charged with the administration of\npublic assistance and care shall have additional powers and duties of a\ncommissioner of social services not inconsistent with the laws relating\nto said city.\n
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