Schenectady County Government is comprised of an elected legislative body composed of 15 representatives elected to four-year terms from four distinct districts.
| District | Locales | Seats |
|---|---|---|
| District 1 | City of Schenectady | 3 Elected Officials |
| District 2 | City of Schenetady | 3 Elected Officials |
| District 3 | Town of Glenville, Town of Niskayuna, Village of Scotia | 5 Elected Officials |
| District 4 | Town of Duanesburg, Town of Princetown, Town of Rotterdam, Village of Delanson | 4 Elected Officials |
The County Legislature determines all policy for the County and adopts and enacts resolutions and local laws necessary for the operation of County Government.
The County Legislature holds a bi-annual organizational meeting where they elect a Chair and Vice-Chair from their membership. The Chair of the Legislature is the chief elected official for the County.
2021 Legislature Meeting Schedule
| Meeting | Date |
|---|---|
| Committee Meeting | June 1, 2021 - 7:00pm |
| Regular Meeting |
June 8, 2021 - 7:00pm |
Attend a Meeting In-Person
As of June 1, 2021 the Schenectady County Legislature would like to invite members of the public to attend our meetings. We are adhering to COVID-19 protocols and have limited space in the chambers. Secure a space in the meeting by registering for an attendee spot clicking the link below.
Sign up to attend a meeting in person
Members of the public who attend the meeting will enter the County Office Building through the State Street entrance. Only individuals who have signed up in advance and received a confirmation email will be permitted to enter. Seating in the Legislative Chamber is limited and will observe social distancing requirements. All members of the public will be required to wear a mask at all times while in the County Building and Chambers.
If all the available spots are filled we ask that you please submit any comments for privilege of the floor or public hearings through our Public Comment Form and follow the meeting live on our Facebook Page.
Submit Public Comments
Members of the public who would like to submit a comment to be included as part of the record may fill out the official contact form.
Public hearing comments must be submitted by 12:01am on the day of the public hearing.
Privilege of the Floor comments must be submitted by 12:01am on the day of the County Legislature's regular meeting.
- Upcoming Legislative Committee Meeting
- Upcoming Legislative Regular Meeting
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June 2021 Regular Meeting Agenda
June 2021 Rules Committee Agenda
To view the meeting live click here
Information on submitting comments for privilege of the floor can be found in the Public Comments section.
- Upcoming Public Hearings
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July 6, 2021
Public Hearing on Proposed Local Law C of 2021
A LOCAL LAW AUTHORIZING HUNTING LICENSE HOLDERS WHO ARE TWELVE OR THIRTEEN YEARS OF AGE TO HUNT DEER DURING HUNTING SEASON IN THE COUNTY OF SCHENECTADY