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BILL NUMBER:S1614
Title of bill
An act to amend the executive law, in relation to the term of the governor's appointments to a state agency
Purpose
For governor's appointments to state agencies to expire within one year from the governor's last day in office.
Summary of provisions
Adds a new section 33 to the executive law. For the purpose of this section:
a. defines state agency as any state department, board, bureau, division, commission, committee, public authority public benefit corporation, council, office or other governmental entity performing a governmental or proprietary function for the state.
b. defines "final term in office" as the last year of a governor's term as determined by either a failed bid for reelection or by a publicly announced decision not to seek reelection.
c. states that appointments shall expire within one year after the last day of the final term of office.
Justification
To limit the ability of the governor to make appointments which would surpass his/her final term of office.
Legislative history
2007-08: S.4190 2009-10: S.4231
Fiscal implications
None.
Effective date
Immediately.
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