Learn About The Law
Get help with your legal needs
FindLaw’s Learn About the Law features thousands of informational articles to help you understand your options. And if you’re ready to hire an attorney, find one in your area who can help.
Current as of January 01, 2026 | Updated by Findlaw Staff
A county operating under an alternative form of county government may, after the lapse of three years from the date such form becomes effective in the county, abandon its then existing form and adopt another alternative form of county government authorized by this chapter, and such change shall become effective at the time provided in subdivision five of section six hundred fifty-six. No such question shall be submitted more often than once in every four years. All of the provisions of this chapter relating to initiating a proceeding for the adoption of an alternative form of county government and to the submission and approval of the question shall apply also to a change from one alternative form of county government to another as authorized in this section. The question shall be in substantially the following form: “Shall the county of (name of county) abandon its present form of county government and adopt the (name of form) of government?”
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - New York Consolidated Laws, Alternative County Government Law - ACG § 55. Change from one alternative form of county government to another - last updated January 01, 2026 | https://codes.findlaw.com/ny/alternative-county-government-law/acg-sect-55/
FindLaw Codes may not reflect the most recent version of the law in your jurisdiction. Please verify the status of the code you are researching with the state legislature before relying on it for your legal needs.
A free source of state and federal court opinions, state laws, and the United States Code. For more information about the legal concepts addressed by these cases and statutes, visit FindLaw’s Learn About the Law.
Get help with your legal needs
FindLaw’s Learn About the Law features thousands of informational articles to help you understand your options. And if you’re ready to hire an attorney, find one in your area who can help.
Search our directory by legal issue
Enter information in one or both fields (Required)