General Municipal Law § 773 · Title 3. Dissolution of Local Government Entities
Commencing the proceeding
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§ 773. Commencing the proceeding. 1. A local government entity other than a town may be dissolved and terminated by the procedure described in this title.
2. Dissolution proceedings may be commenced by:
(a) a resolution of the governing body of the local government entity to be dissolved endorsing a proposed dissolution plan; or
(b) elector initiative.
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- Law content up to date as of September 11, 2026, as published by the New York State Senate (Open Legislation)
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- https://legislation.nysenate.gov/pdf/laws/GMU773
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