Opn. No.

Paul B. Dusek, Esq. Informal Opinion County Attorney No. 2000-6 County of Warren Warren County Municipal Center 1340 State Route 9 Lake George, N Y 12845-9803

Dear Mr. Dusek:

You have asked whether a town may enact a local law which increases the term of the town supervisor from two to four years in a county in which the town supervisor, by reason of this title, also serves as a member of the county board of supervisors, the legislative body of the county. We conclude that while the town in such circumstances may not enact a local law increasing the town supervisor's term, it may increase the…