Legal Opinion
Herlands v. Surpless
New York Supreme Court
Decided July 7, 1939PublishedCited by 4 opinions
1Opinion of the CourtRosenman, J.
On or about November 4, 1938, the mayor of the city of New York, pursuant to the provisions of section 803 of the New York City Charter, directed William B. Herlands, commissioner of investigation of the city of New York, to make a complete investigation of the department of welfare of the city of New York and of the administration of unemployment relief by that department.
Section 803 of the New York City Charter provides as follows:
'' Powers and duties
“ § 803. The commissioner:
“1. Shall make any investigation directed by the mayor or the council.
“2. Is authorized and empowered to make any…
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