New York City Administrative Code

{{Short description|Book containing the laws of New York City}}

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The Administrative Code of the City of New York contains the codified local laws of New York City as enacted by the New York City Council and Mayor.{{sfn|Gibson|Manz|2004|p=450}} {{As of|2023|February|df=US}}, it contains 37 titles, numbered 1 through 16, 16-A, 16-B, 17 through 20, 20-A, 21, 21-A, and 22 through 33.[https://codelibrary.amlegal.com/codes/newyorkcity/latest/NYCadmin/0-0-0-1 New York City Administrative Code], from American Legal Publishing Corporation

The Constitution of New York enumerates the powers of local governments, such as the power to elect a legislative body and adopt local laws.{{sfn|Gibson|Manz|2004|p=258}}{{sfn|NYSDOS|1998|pp=1-3}} A local law has a status equivalent with a law enacted by the Legislature (subject to certain exceptions and restrictions{{sfn|NYSDOS|1998|pp=3-10}}), and is superior to the older forms of municipal legislation such as ordinances, resolutions, rules and regulations.{{sfn|NYSDOS|1998|p=10}}