Book of records of the Tax Commission

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Overview of the Records

Repository
New York State Archives
222 Madison Avenue
Albany, NY 12230
Summary
This volume contains minutes of the Tax Commission. Information includes names of Commission members present at meetings, the Commission's recommendations, proposals and statements with regard to measures of the Senate, Assembly, and the Joint Legislative Committee on Taxation.
Title
Book of records of the Tax Commission
Quantity
0.3 cubic feet; 1 volume
Inclusive Dates
Series Number
B1780
Creator
Arrangement

Chronological.

Administrative History

The Tax Commission was created by a joint Senate and Assembly resolution of January 15, 1881 which authorized the Governor to appoint a commission consisting of three to seven private (non-legislative) citizens who would counsel the Joint Legislative Committee on Taxation in advising and amending the laws of assessment and taxation. The results of the Commission were reported to the two houses by the Joint Committee. Members of the Commission were remunerated for their services in the form of twenty dollars per day of service. The members of the Commission were as follows: Andrew N. Green, Joshua M. Van Cobb, Thaddeus Hail, Edward W. Foster, George Geddes, John F. Seymour, and Alonzo Bradner.

Scope and Content Note

This series consists of one single volume of minutes of the Tax Commission. Information includes names Commission members present at meetings and the Commission's recommendations, proposals, and statements with regard to measures of the Senate, Assemble, and the Joint Legislative Committee on Taxation.

Custodial History

This series was transferred to the State Archives from the State Library in July 2001 and accessioned.

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