Who can order flags to half-mast for my school district, or town, or lodge, or….?
Flag display is governed by Title 4 US Code (Flag Code) and New York State Executive Law, Article 19. These two directives cover Federal and State facilities only. The New York State Public Buildings Law provides that the Commissioner of General Services or his/her designee is responsible for the display of flags on the State Capitol and other public buildings under his “supervision and control”. In addition, per Executive Law, Article 19, flags shall be displayed daily during school days in, on or near every schoolhouse. Flags at individual counties, towns, and organizations are under the supervision and control of the locality in which they reside. As a general practice, however, most local governments follow the lead established by the Federal and State governments.
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