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Provisions

IV.3 of 2002 • Powers and duties of governor; compensation

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The Text

The governor shall be commander-in-chief of the military and naval forces of the state. The governor shall have power to convene the legislature, or the senate only, on extraordinary occasions. At extraordinary sessions convened pursuant to the provisions of this section no subject shall be acted upon, except such as the governor may recommend for consideration. The governor shall communicate by message to the legislature at every session the condition of the state, and recommend such matters to it as he or she shall judge expedient. The governor shall expedite all such measures as may be resolved upon by the legislature, and shall take care that the laws are faithfully executed. The governor shall receive for his or her services an annual salary to be fixed by joint resolution of the senate and assembly, and there shall be provided for his or her use a suitable and furnished executive residence.


A Few Facts

• Joined the Constitution in 2002

• In Article IV: Executive

• Has 150 words

• Was proposed by the Legislature

• Went to NYS voters as proposed amendment 1 of 2001

• Changed the text of a previously existing provision

• Amends or builds on:
1976-IV.3

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