Notices of local assessments of state property for local improvements
Series Number
A1341
Summary
By a law of 1894, a person, body, or board in a locality was authorized to assess lands for local improvements and file a written notice with the comptroller. These notices were then audited by the comptroller and paid out through the treasurer. These records consist of notices of local assessments on state property made for the purpose of local improvements on state land.
Creator
New York (State). Comptroller's Office. Land Tax Bureau
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This series was maintained by the Division of Examinations to monitor and aid municipal civil service commissions in the creation and administration of examinations. Records include examinations, announcements, and correspondence relating to the creation and administration of the examinations and sample examinations and announcements, which were loaned to municipalities. Municipalities that received sample examinations and announcements are noted.
Creator
New York (State). Department of Civil Service. Examination and Staffing Services Division
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Executive Chamber staff maintained these records as a central file of press releases announcing the governor's appointment or nomination of persons to various councils, committees, task forces, commissions, boards, panels, and other state positions. Included are appointments and nominations for State University of New York Board of Trustees; Public Employment Relations Board; Executive Director, Council on the Arts; Temporary State Commission on Restoration of the Capitol; Special Advisor for Economic Affairs; and New York State Law Revision Commission.
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Department of Civil Service examination announcements
Series Number
20005
Summary
This series consists of master copies of announcements for state civil service examinations. Examination announcements generally include data on position title; duties and salary; minimum qualifications for admittance to test; subject of examination, and the relative weight of its components; general information and civil service rules (such as veterans credits, fees, notification of results); and the dates on which the announcement was issued, the application period closed, and the examination was to be held.
Creator
New York (State). Department of Civil Service. Testing Support Services. Arrangement Unit
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State Engineer and Surveyor preliminary notices of appointment files
Series Number
B0217
Summary
This series consists of preliminary notices informing recipients of eligibility for appointment in the Office of the State Engineer and Surveyor. The records are not appointments, but rather requests for information regarding candidate's interest in the position, earliest start date, and amount of compensation candidate might seek. Also included is correspondence regarding employment including the rejection of offers, requests for transfers, applications for positions, or related subjects.
Creator
New York (State). State Engineer and Surveyor
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There are no restrictions regarding access to or use of this material.