Provisions
IV.16 of 1822 • Duration of offices not herein provided for.
APPROVED
The Text
Where the duration of any office is not prescribed by this Constitution, it may be declared by law: and if not so declared, such office shall be held during the pleasure of the authority making the appointment.
A Few Facts
• Joined the Constitution in 1822
• In Article IV:
• Has 37 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-XXVIII
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