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E183Assembly2017-2018 SessionResolution

Reschedule Regents Election Meeting

Official title

“Advising members of the Senate of the time and place of the postponed joint session to elect Regents”

Sponsor Joseph MorelleAD-136
Status
Adopted
Impact
1/10
Minimal
Outcome
Adopted

What's happening

This resolution sets a new date for the postponed joint session to elect Regents of the University of the State of New York.

Why it matters

  1. Ensures timely governance. By rescheduling the joint session to elect Regents, the resolution helps prevent gaps in oversight or disruptions in the administration of New York's educational system.

  2. Responds to unforeseen emergencies. The measure highlights the government’s process for adapting to emergencies (like severe weather) that delay essential legislative business, demonstrating resiliency and continuity.

  3. Supports educational leadership stability. Prompt election or re-election of Regents allows those selected to begin their terms on schedule (April 1, 2017), maintaining stable leadership for the University of the State of New York.

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Reschedule Regents Election Meeting

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Sponsors

Primary sponsor
Joseph Morelle

Assembly Member · Assembly District 136

No co-sponsors yet.

History

  1. Delivered to senate
  2. Adopted
  3. Introduced

Full text

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Assembly Resolution No. 183 BY: M. of A. Morelle advising the Members of the Senate of the time and place of the postponed joint session to cast a joint ballot for the purpose of electing Regents of the University of the State of New York WHEREAS, A joint… Show all

Assembly Resolution No. 183 BY: M. of A. Morelle advising the Members of the Senate of the time and place of the postponed joint session to cast a joint ballot for the purpose of electing Regents of the University of the State of New York WHEREAS, A joint session of the Senate and Assembly to cast a joint ballot for the purpose of electing Regents of the University of the State of New York was scheduled for noon on Tuesday, March 14, 2017, in the Assembly Chamber; and WHEREAS, Such joint session could not be conducted due to Blizzard Stella and the gubernatorial declaration of emergency for the entire state of New York, which prevented the transaction of public business; and WHEREAS, Such joint session should be conducted within a reasonable time to allow for the election or re-election of three Regents of the University to commence their terms on April 1, 2017; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the Honorable Members of the Senate are advised that the time and place of such postponed meeting has been established to be noon on Tuesday, March 21, 2017, in the Assembly Chamber; and be it further RESOLVED, That upon adoption of this Resolution, a copy of the same shall be transmitted to the Senate.

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