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How the government reorganization bill works

The new government reorganization bill does not mandate consolidation. It provides three avenues for those who wish to do so. Here are the highlights:

COUNTY State law currently does not allow counties to abolish governments. The new law allows a county executive and county legislature to create a master plan, subject to a referendum, that could merge or dissolve local governments. LOCAL A...

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