N.Y. County Law § 100: Mandatory referendum

§ 100. Mandatory referendum. When a resolution of the board of

supervisors is subject to a mandatory referendum, such board shall by

resolution cause such resolution to be submitted to a vote of the

qualified electors of the county for their approval or disapproval at a

general or special election. Except as otherwise provided by law, the

resolution shall fix a date not less than forty-five days after its

adoption on which the proposition is to be submitted at such general or

special election.