Provisions
V.2 of 1962 • Civil departments in the state government
APPROVED
The Text
There shall be not more than twenty civil departments in the state government, including those referred to in this constitution. The legislature may by law change the names of the departments referred to in this constitution.
A Few Facts
• Joined the Constitution in 1962
• In Article V: Officers And Civil Departments
• Has 36 words
• Was proposed by the Legislature
• Went to NYS voters as proposed amendment 2 of 1961
• Changed the text of a previously existing provision
• Amends or builds on:
◦ 1960-V.2
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