Informal Opinion No.

James A. Haynes, Jr., Esq. County Attorney, Chenango

In a recent telephone conversation elaborating on your request for an opinion, you have asked that we consider whether a county by local law may establish a procedure for the designation of an official newspaper different from that provided by section 214 of the County Law.

Section 214(1) of the County Law prescribes the procedure for the designation of newspapers for the publication of concurrent resolutions, election notices and the official canvass:

"The members of the county legislative body, whether such body be denominated board of…