New York A01852 amends election law to revise the structure and duties of the New York City Board of Elections.

New York A01852 amends the election law to revise the structure and duties of the New York City Board of Elections. It reduces the number of commissioners from ten to two, appointed by the city council. The bill mandates equal representation among certain employees, including those involved in voter qualification and ballot handling. It also establishes qualifications for the executive director, who is appointed by the mayor, city council speaker, and public advocate. The executive director oversees the board's operations, subject to removal by the appointing authorities.

New York A01852 amends election law to revise the structure and duties of the New York City Board of Elections.

New York A01852 amends the election law to revise the structure and duties of the New York City Board of Elections. It reduces the number of commissioners from ten to two, appointed by the city council. The bill mandates equal representation among certain employees, including those involved in voter qualification and ballot handling. It also establishes qualifications for the executive director, who is appointed by the mayor, city council speaker, and public advocate. The executive director oversees the board's operations, subject to removal by the appointing authorities.