§ 14A-1. Declaration of policy.  


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  • A. 
    Declaration of policy. Significant changes in our society have resulted in the creation of diverse living arrangements and the emergence of an expanded concept of the family unit. Many persons today live as families in enduring, committed relationships other than marriages. The Town of North Hempstead has an interest in supporting all caring, committed and responsible family units.
    B. 
    The Town also recognizes that it is in the public interest for persons in committed relationships who share common households to be able to resister those relationships formally.