The purpose of the Local
and State Government Law Section
shall be to
serve, educate and provide a common meeting ground and impartial forum for
those attorneys, whether in the public or private sector engaged in dealing in
any capacity with issues in local or state government law. The Section shall carry forward the work of the New York State Bar Association by:
(a)
Providing a common
meeting ground and impartial
forum for those members
of the Bar who are engaged in dealing with problems
in local and state government law in any capacity;
(b)
Furthering a better
understanding of local and state government law through the holding
of meetings and seminars,
the making of studies, surveys
and analysis and the dissemination of current information concerning judicial decisions, legislation and other matters of interest to attorneys practicing local and state government law;
(c)
Formulating and submitting to the members of the Section
and the Association, such reports and recommendations as may be deemed useful to the profession and advisable in the public interest;
(d)
Reviewing pending legislation and promoting
or opposing the same in the name of the Section (or one of its committees) and, whenever in its judgment necessary or appropriate, initiating legislation;
(e)
Furthering the public interest through the practice of local and state government law; and
(f)
Furthering access to justice through
the promotion of voluntary participation in regional and local pro bono programs.
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