Matter of Block v. Sprague

This appeal presents the question whether under the County Government Law of Nassau County (L. 1936, eh. 879 and amendments thereunder) the County Executive of Nassau County should file with the Board of Supervisors an itemized or “ line by line ” proposed budget for the year 1941.

The parties differ in their interpretation of this law and the question must be determined by an examination of its several provisions.

Article III, sections 301-310 are comprised within the heading “ Budget.” Not later than the first day of October in each year all department heads must furnish to the County…