Provisions
IV.12 of 1822 • Masters, examiners, and registers in chancery.
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The Text
The governor shall nominate, and, with the consent of the senate, appoint, masters and examiners in chancery, who shall hold their offices for three years, unless sooner removed by the senate, on the recommendation of the governor. The register and assistant registers shall be appointed by the chancellor, and hold their offices during his pleasure.
A Few Facts
• Joined the Constitution in 1822
• In Article IV:
• Has 55 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:
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