Bill > A09074

This bill amends the public officers law to create a specific exemption for St. Lawrence County, allowing the county public health director and community services director to reside in an adjoining county within New York State, rather than requiring them to live within St. Lawrence County itself. Currently, public officers are typically required to reside in the political subdivision or municipal corporation where they will perform their official functions. The bill maintains the general residency requirement for similar positions in other counties, ensuring that this exemption is specific to St. Lawrence County. By providing this flexibility, the bill may help St. Lawrence County recruit and retain qualified professionals for these critical public health and community services leadership roles, particularly in cases where finding local candidates might be challenging. The exemption is narrow and precise, allowing these directors to live in a neighboring county while still maintaining a close geographical connection to the area they serve.

Government Affairs

https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/A9074