Opn. No.

P. Michael Shanley, Esq. Informal Opinion No. 99-35 City Attorney City of Oswego Oswego City Hall 13 West Oneida Street Oswego, New York 13126

Dear Mr. Shanley:

You have inquired whether a police officer covered under Second Class Cities Law § 144 and New York State Election Law § 17-110 is permitted to:

Run for and hold the office of County Legislator;

Be a member of a political caucus as defined by Public Officers Law § 108;

Contribute money directly to a political party or accept contributions for a campaign; and

Attend the County Committee meetings of a political party.

The Election Law places…