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Local governments may lose power to state authorities
The interim report of New York State Temporary Commission on the Powers of Local Government warns that local powers could shift to statewide or regional bodies. Chaired by Robert F. Wagner the panel urges concerted steps as counties towns and villages face consolidation. Orange County case studies show restructuring toward a charter form and elected executive and legislators.
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State Temporary Commission
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New York City
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Louis V. Mills
Mid-Hudson Pattern
Orange County
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Board of Supervisors
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