MATTER OF CITIZENS FOR AN ORDERLY ENERGY POLICY v. COUNTY OF SUFFOLK


90 A.D.2d 522 (1982)

In the Matter of Citizens for an Orderly Energy Policy (COEP) et al., Respondents, v. County of Suffolk et al., Appellants

Appellate Division of the Supreme Court of the State of New York, Second Department.

October 20, 1982


Judgment affirmed, without costs or disbursements.

We agree with the conclusion of Special Term that in the absence of express constitutional or statutory authority, the County of Suffolk may not provide for an advisory referendum. No such authority exists. Hence, the Suffolk County Legislature is without authority to place the proposed referendum on the general election...

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