New York § 16 - 16Vacancies and removals
Full text of New York New York Consolidated Laws § 16 — 16Vacancies and removals, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 16. 16Vacancies and removals
§ 16. Vacancies and removals. If a vacancy shall occur or exist in the office of the industrial commissioner it shall be filled by appointment by the governor, by and with the advice and consent of the senate, for a term expiring with that of the governor by whom the appointment was made. The governor may remove the commissioner in the manner provided by the public officers law.
Source: official New York text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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What does New York Consolidated Laws § 16 cover?
Section 16 ("16Vacancies and removals") is part of the New York Consolidated Laws, the codified statutory law of New York. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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