QUESTION 1

According to NYS law,towns must have at least__________in populationin order to be incorporated.

	a.	over 100,000 residents
	b.	there is no size requirement for population
	c.	at least 10,000 residents
	d.	at least 1,000residents

10 points

QUESTION 2

Which of the following is TRUE of the characteristics of towns?

	a.	Most towns in NYS were carefully planned before they were developed.
	b.	In most towns,physical development preceded legal recognition.
	c.	Towns do not have considerable home rule powers.
	d.	Towns must have a minimum of 10,000people to be considered for municipal incorporation.

10 points

QUESTION 3

The __________ body of town government is the town board.

10 points

QUESTION 4

The Town Law does not provide for a separate executive branch of town government.

True

False

QUESTION 5

Under the __________system,each voter may cast a vote for each vacant seat on the board.

10 points

QUESTION 6

The income tax is the most important source of locally raised municipal revenue for towns.

True

False

10 points

QUESTION 7

In NYS,__________are responsible for assessing,levying,collecting, and enforcing property taxes.

	a.	towns
	b.	villages
	c.	counties
	d.	cities

10 points

QUESTION 8

The chief executive officer of most villages in New York State is the __________.