New York Laws > Municipal Home Rule New York Laws > Municipal Home Rule Current as of: 2024 | Check for updates | Other versions Article 1 Short Title; Definitions Article 2 General Powers of Local Governments to Adopt and Amend Local Laws; Restrictions Article 3 Procedure For Adoption of Local Laws; Referenda; Filing and Publication Article 4 Powers of Counties and Cities to Adopt Charters Article 5 Requests of Local Governments For Enactment of Special Laws Relating to Their Property, Affairs or Government Article 6 Legislative Intent; Construction; Effective Date Ask a legal question, get an answer ASAP!Click here to chat with a lawyer about your rights.