(a) provide (i) the name of each of the towns and/or villages proposed
to be consolidated, (ii) a statement fully describing the territory to
be included within the proposed consolidated local government entity,
(iii) the name of the proposed consolidated local government entity, and
(iv) the date for the referendum, in accordance with subdivision one of
section seven hundred fifty-eight of this title;
(b) state the substance of the question to be submitted to the
electors; and
(c) set forth such other matters as may be necessary to call, provide
for and give notice of the referendum and to provide for the conduct
thereof and the canvass of the returns thereupon.
3. The resolution calling for a referendum on the proposed
consolidation shall have attached to it the final approved version of
the joint consolidation agreement.
Structure New York Laws
Article 17-A - Consolidation and Dissolution of Local Government
Title 2 - Consolidation of Local Government Entities
751 - Commencing the Proceeding.
752 - Proposed Joint Consolidation Agreement.
753 - Publication of Proposed Joint Consolidation Agreement.
754 - Public Hearings on Proposed Joint Consolidation Agreement.
755 - Referendum Resolution for Consolidation of Towns or Villages.
756 - Effective Date of Joint Consolidation Agreement.
759 - Canvassing of Vote; Moratorium on Further Referendum.
760 - Duty to Approve Proposed Elector Initiated Consolidation Plan.
761 - Publication of Proposed Elector Initiated Consolidation Plan.
762 - Public Hearings on Proposed Elector Initiated Consolidation Plan.
763 - Effective Date of Elector Initiated Consolidation Plan; Permissive Referendum.
764 - Court-Ordered Consolidation; Mediation; Judicial Hearing Officer.
765 - General Effect of Consolidation.
766 - Election and Appointment of Officials.
767 - Effect of Transition on Employees.
768 - Debts, Liabilities and Obligations.
769 - Effect on Existing Laws; Transition Period.
770 - Effect on Actions and Proceedings.