Provisions
III.20 proposed for 1870 • Term of certain offices, how fixed.
REJECTED
The Text
When the term 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
• Has 38 words
• Was proposed by the Constitutional Convention
• Went to NYS voters as proposed amendment 1 of 1869
If New Yorkers voted to approve this provision, it would have:
• Joined the Constitution in 1870
• Been in Article III:
• Changed the text of a previously existing provision
• Amended or built on:
◦ 1847-X.3
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