Provisions
V.2 proposed for 1870 • Suspension of treasurer.
REJECTED
The Text
The treasurer may be suspended from office by the governor, during the recess of the Legislature, and until thirty days after the commencement of its next annual session, whenever it shall appear to him that such treasurer has violated his duty. The governor shall appoint a competent person to discharge the duties of the office during such suspension.
A Few Facts
• Has 58 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 V:
• Changed the text of a previously existing provision
• Amended or built on:
◦ 1847-V.7
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