Provisions
IV.11 of 1822 • Coroners, election and removal.
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The Text
So many coroners as the legislature may direct, not exceeding four in each county, shall be elected in the same manner as sheriffs, and shall hold their offices for the same term, and be removable in like manner.
A Few Facts
• Joined the Constitution in 1822
• In Article IV:
• Has 38 words
• Was proposed by the Constitutional Convention
• Went to NYS voters as proposed amendment 1 of 1822
• Changed the text of a previously existing provision
• Amends or builds on:
◦ 1777-XXVI
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