Provisions
III.26 of 1895 • Local legislative powers conferred on boards of supervisors.
APPROVED
The Text
There shall be in the several counties, except in cities whose boundaries are the same as those of the county, a board of supervisors, to be composed of such members, and elected in such manner, and for such period, as is or may be provided by law. In any such city the duties and powers of a board of supervisors may be devolved upon the common council or board of aldermen thereof.
A Few Facts
• Joined the Constitution in 1895
• In Article III: The Legislature
• Has 72 words
• Was proposed by the Constitutional Convention
• Went to NYS voters as proposed amendment 1 of 1894
• Re-upped the text of a previously existing provision
• Amends or builds on:
◦ 1875-III.22
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