Provisions
XIV.10 of 1847 • County officers to continue until expiration of term.
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The Text
Sheriffs, clerks of counties (including the register and clerk of the city and county of New York), and justices of the peace, and coroners, in office when this Constitution shall take effect, shall hold their respective offices until the expiration of the term for which they were respectively elected.
A Few Facts
• Joined the Constitution in 1847
• In Article XIV:
• Has 49 words
• Was proposed by the Constitutional Convention
• Went to NYS voters as proposed amendment 1 of 1846
• Is a new addition
• Amends or builds on:
◦ 1822-IV.8
◦ 1822-IV.11
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