New York § 41 - 41Vacancies filled by legislature

Full text of New York New York Consolidated Laws § 41 — 41Vacancies filled by legislature, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.

§ 41. 41Vacancies filled by legislature

§ 41. Vacancies filled by legislature. When a vacancy occurs or exists, other than by removal, in the office of comptroller or attorney-general, or a resignation of either such officer to take effect at any future day shall have been made while the legislature is in session, the two houses thereof, by joint ballot, shall appoint a person to fill such actual or prospective vacancy.

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