N.Y. Public Service Law § 109: Appearances of municipal corporations

§ 109. Appearances of municipal corporations. Each municipal

corporation shall have the right to appear as a party before the

commission or before any court in any action or proceeding involving

rates, service or other matters affecting the municipal corporation or

any of its residents. Any city, village, county or town may appropriate

and expend such an amount as the governing body of such municipality may

determine to be necessary for the purpose of paying the expenses of the

employment of expert and technical advisors, engineers, accountants,

appraisers, attorneys, and other persons in connection with any matter

to be presented to the commission in any action or proceeding involving

electric, gas and water rates, service or other matters to which it is a

party.