Matter of Warden (Newburgh Police Dept)

Loughran, Ch. J.

This case presents questions as to the scope and meaning of several provisions of the City Home Rule Law.

On May 18, 1949, there was filed with the City Clerk of the City of Newburgh a petition for submission to the electors of the city of a proposed local law which would alter the city charter by adding thereto a provision fixing minimum annual salaries for members of the police department of the city. After making an examination thereof, the clerk was of opinion that the petition was legally insufficient and so certified to the council of the city. (See City Home Rule Law, §§…