Report of the New York Charter Commission and Proposed Charter, 1909 |
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... establish co- herence . It has sought to follow the lines of the historical development of the existing charter ... established for their protection , and all substantive law of a constitutional character relat- ing to the organization ...
... establish co- herence . It has sought to follow the lines of the historical development of the existing charter ... established for their protection , and all substantive law of a constitutional character relat- ing to the organization ...
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... establish rules of prac- tice binding upon all the courts in this state and all the judges and justices thereof , except the Court for the Trial of Impeachments , and the Court of Appeals . Under their rules they assign the trial and ...
... establish rules of prac- tice binding upon all the courts in this state and all the judges and justices thereof , except the Court for the Trial of Impeachments , and the Court of Appeals . Under their rules they assign the trial and ...
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... established . With the administrative code will be submitted special bills in reference to the various sections of the present charter and of other statutes either re- pealed , modified or left in full force . We cannot too highly ...
... established . With the administrative code will be submitted special bills in reference to the various sections of the present charter and of other statutes either re- pealed , modified or left in full force . We cannot too highly ...
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... establish , construct , acquire , own , maintain and enjoy all ferries , public wharves , docks , piers , bulkheads , basins , slips , streets , approaches . and spaces , and all other public structures , ad- juncts and facilities ...
... establish , construct , acquire , own , maintain and enjoy all ferries , public wharves , docks , piers , bulkheads , basins , slips , streets , approaches . and spaces , and all other public structures , ad- juncts and facilities ...
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... establish , there shall be under the board : 1. A bureau of public improvements and engineer- ing , the head of which shall be an engineer , resident in the city , of at least ten years ' professional ex- perience , who shall be known ...
... establish , there shall be under the board : 1. A bureau of public improvements and engineer- ing , the head of which shall be an engineer , resident in the city , of at least ten years ' professional ex- perience , who shall be known ...
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Page 85 - ... shall be deemed vacant. But the county shall never be made responsible for the acts of the sheriff. The governor may remove any officer, in this section mentioned, within the term for which he shall have been elected; giving to such officer a copy of the charges against him, and an opportunity of being heard in his defense.
Page 100 - Appointments and promotions in the civil service of the State, and of all the civil divisions thereof, including cities and villages, shall be made according to merit and fitness to be ascertained, so far as practicable, by examinations, which, so far as practicable, shall be competitive...
Page 88 - The several members of the police force shall have power and authority to immediately arrest, without warrant, and to take into custody any person, who shall commit, or threaten, or attempt to commit, in the presence of such member, or within his view, any breach of the peace or offense directly prohibited by act of the Legislature, or by any ordinance of the city...
Page 48 - ... be tried in the county in which the cause of action arose, or in the county of New York.
Page 127 - ... such work of art until so approved be erected or placed in or upon, or allowed to extend over or upon any street, avenue, square, common, park, municipal building, or other public place belonging to the city.
Page 46 - Every such grant shall specify the mode of determining any valuation therein provided for, and shall make adequate provision by way of forfeiture of the grant, or otherwise, to secure efficiency of public service at reasonable rates, and the maintenance of the property in good order throughout the term of the grant.
Page 57 - ... director, the vacancy shall be filled by appointment by the remaining members of the board, and...
Page 107 - An act to provide new reservoirs, dams and a new aqueduct with the appurtenances thereto for the purpose of supplying the City of New York with an increased supply of pure and wholesome water...
Page 94 - A lodging-house shall be taken to mean and include any house or building, or portion thereof, in which persons are harbored or received, or lodged for hire for a single night, or for less than a week...
Page 107 - An act to provide for an additional supply of pure and wholesome water for the city of New York; and for the acquisition of lands or...