Provisions
IV.15 of 1822 • Other officers, how chosen.
APPROVED
The Text
All officers heretofore elective by the people shall continue to be elected; and all other officers whose appointment is not provided for by this constitution, and all officers whose offices may be hereafter created by law, shall be elected by the people, or appointed, as may by law be directed.
A Few Facts
• Joined the Constitution in 1822
• In Article IV:
• Has 50 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-XXIX
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