Bethpage Fire District v. Mancini

— Submission of a controversy pursuant to CPLR 3222 to determine whether Town Law § 175-a is a mandatory *874provision which requires the Bethpage Fire District to comply with the terms and conditions set forth in that statute in addition to those contained in Town Law § 175 in conducting its annual election of fire district officers.

Judgment is directed declaring that the provisions of Town Law § 175-a must be complied with in addition to the provisions of Town Law § 175 in conducting the annual election of fire district officers. No costs are awarded.

For the reasons set forth by Justice Daniel…