New York Public Officers Law
Public Officers
New York · New York Public Officers Law · Status: effective · Effective 2014-09-22
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PUBLIC OFFICERS LAW
Laws 1909, Chap. 51.
AN ACT in relation to public officers, constituting chapter forty-seven
of the consolidated laws.
Became a law February 17, 1909, with the approval of the Governor.
Passed, three-fifths being present.
The People of the State of New York, represented in Senate and
Assembly, do enact as follows:
CHAPTER 47 OF THE CONSOLIDATED LAWS
PUBLIC OFFICERS LAW
Article 1. Short title; definitions (§§ 1, 2).
2. Appointment and qualification of public officers (§§ 3-19).
2-A. Actions on official bonds or undertakings (§§ 20-28).
3. Creation and filling of vacancies (§§ 30-43).
4. Powers and duties of public officers (§§ 60-79).
5. Delivery of public books (§ 80).
6. Freedom of information law (§§ 84-90).
6-A. Personal privacy protection law (§§ 91-99).
7. Open meetings law (§§ 100-111).
8. Construction; laws repealed; when to take effect
(§§ 115-117).