Requires a commissioner of a board of elections to meet certain qualifications before their appointment

Summary

The bill directs the New York State Board of Elections to establish specific qualifications for all county and New York City board of elections commissioners by Dec. 31, 2026. Those qualifications must include requirements from the Public Officers Law and proven experience in election administration or related management fields. Appointments made after the rules are issued must meet these standards, and the board must review them at least every two years.

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