New York § 70 - 70Appointment of commissioned officers
Full text of New York New York Consolidated Laws § 70 — 70Appointment of commissioned officers, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 70. 70Appointment of commissioned officers
§ 70. Appointment of commissioned officers. 1. All commissioned officers of the organized militia shall be appointed and promoted by the governor upon recommendation of the commanding general or the commanding officer of the force in which such officers are to serve. 2. General officers above the grade of brigadier-general and flag officers above the grade of commodore shall be appointed and promoted by the governor with the consent of the senate. During the time that the senate is not in session the governor may make such appointment subject to subsequent confirmation by the senate.
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Section 70 ("70Appointment of commissioned officers") 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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