New York § 205 - 205Presiding officer
Full text of New York New York Consolidated Laws § 205 — 205Presiding officer, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 205. 205Presiding officer
§ 205. Presiding officer. Nothing contained in this article shall prevent the qualified voters at any meeting held pursuant to this article or in this article described, from choosing a person to preside at any such meeting, other than the person or officer designated in this article to preside thereat, and when such other person shall be chosen he shall exercise all the powers in this article conferred upon the presiding officer of such meeting.
Source: official New York text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About New York § 205
What does New York Consolidated Laws § 205 cover?
Section 205 ("205Presiding officer") 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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