§ 2-200 Population and area requirements
§ 2-202 Petition for incorporation
§ 2-204 Notice of hearing
§ 2-206 Proceeding on hearing
§ 2-208 Decision to commence village incorporation election
§ 2-210 Review of decision
§ 2-212 Right to election
§ 2-214 Notice of election
§ 2-216 Qualification of voters
§ 2-218 Registration list of voters
§ 2-220 Conduct of election
§ 2-222 Canvass of election
§ 2-224 Review of election
§ 2-226 Notice of proceeding for review of election
§ 2-228 Stay of further proceedings
§ 2-230 New election
§ 2-232 Report of incorporation
§ 2-234 Date and certificate of incorporation and effective dates
§ 2-236 Payment of expenses incurred in proceedings for incorporation if village not incorporated
§ 2-240 Appointment of village clerk
§ 2-242 First election of officers, terms of office
§ 2-244 Notice of election, appointment of inspectors
§ 2-246 Conduct of first village election
§ 2-248 First meeting of the board of trustees
§ 2-250 Town legislation to carry over
§ 2-252 Town and district services continued
§ 2-254 Effect of incorporation on all districts entirely within village
§ 2-256 Liability to special districts and collection of funds
§ 2-258 Apportionment of property and obligations of a special district of a town upon the incorporation of a part in a village
§ 2-259 Fiscal study reporting
§ 2-260 Village incorporation commission and general administration

Terms Used In New York Laws > Village > Article 2 - Incorporation

  • Affidavit: A written statement of facts confirmed by the oath of the party making it, before a notary or officer having authority to administer oaths.
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  • Contract: A legal written agreement that becomes binding when signed.
  • Corporation: A legal entity owned by the holders of shares of stock that have been issued, and that can own, receive, and transfer property, and carry on business in its own name.
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  • Lien: A claim against real or personal property in satisfaction of a debt.
  • Oath: A promise to tell the truth.
  • Personal property: All property that is not real property.
  • Quorum: The number of legislators that must be present to do business.
  • Real property: Land, and all immovable fixtures erected on, growing on, or affixed to the land.
  • Rescission: The cancellation of budget authority previously provided by Congress. The Impoundment Control Act of 1974 specifies that the President may propose to Congress that funds be rescinded. If both Houses have not approved a rescission proposal (by passing legislation) within 45 days of continuous session, any funds being withheld must be made available for obligation.
  • Testimony: Evidence presented orally by witnesses during trials or before grand juries.