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New York State Department of State Optional City Government Management Plan

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Overview of the Records

Arrangement

Alphabetical.

Administrative History

The optional city government management plans were adopted under the Home Rule Power Act of 1914. Under the Home Rule Act city governments had the option of choosing the type of government they wanted. They could choose to have a city manager, a mayor and a council, a limited council with a city manager, or a council making all decisions affecting the city. Citizens voted on these choices on Election Day and then the decisions were filed with the Department of State.

Scope and Content Note

This series consists of official letters from the city clerks of nine cities to the Department of State regarding the adoption of a new city management government plan for their cities.

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Custodial History

These records were most likely transferred to the State Archives by the State Library sometime in 1978 but somehow became estranged until they were identified and accessioned as part of the 11th floor renovation project in 2006.

Access Restrictions

There are no restrictions regarding access to or use of this material.

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