Opn. No.

Requestor: Michael R. Cuevas, Esq., Corporation Counsel City of Schenectady City Hall Jay Street Schenectady, N Y 12305

Written by: James D. Cole, Assistant Attorney General In Charge of Opinions

You have informed us that since 1990 the City of Schenectady has had both a Police Commissioner and a Chief of Police. You state that the City Council sought to eliminate the position of Chief of Police but your office advised that such an act would conflict with section 58(1-c) of the Civil Service Law. We note that in addition to your letter we have received and considered letters from several…