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Who is the person in a town who collects the taxes? - correct Answers -Reciever of taxes
The New York Constitution mandates that each town have an elected town council, known as a
town board comprised of - correct Answers -Town supervisor and and town council members
In New York State, a ________ is a highly autonomous incorporated area usually contained
within a county. - correct Answers -City
A village board of trustees is made up of which of ? - correct Answers -The mayor and a group
of trustees (usually four) who are all elected officers.
Who has the responsibility of estimating the construction cost for new roads? - correct Answers -
City engineer
In many cities a(an) ______________________acts to preserve existing areas of natural beauty
and cultural importance. - correct Answers -Architectural review board
Which body advises local government on the protection of its natural resources? - correct
Answers -Conservation advisory counsel
Who collects the taxes on real property in New York City? - correct Answers -The commissioner
of finance
The New York City Council is the lawmaking body of the City of New York, the head of which
is called the? - correct Answers -Speaker
How many counties in NYS? - correct Answers -62
, Who collects the taxes on real property in New York City? - correct Answers -The commissioner
of finance
Under NY state law, these three types of municipal agencies; cities, villages and towns are
called? - correct Answers -Incorporated municipalities
What is the primary mission of the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation?
- correct Answers -Conservation of natural resources
Members of the NYC Board of Health serve how long? - correct Answers -6 years.
How many members make up the New York City Council? - correct Answers -51
What does a town assessor do? - correct Answers -Determines a property's tax value
All residents of New York who do not live in a city or on an Indian reservation live in a - correct
Answers -Town
Who assures that buildings and signs within the town are in good taste? - correct Answers -The
architectural review board
An unincorporated populated area within a town that is not part of a village is called a? - correct
Answers -Hamlet
The New York City Board of Health consists of how many members? - correct Answers -11
Properties in each municipality must be assessed at a uniform percentage of market value each
year EXCEPT in - correct Answers -Nyc