New York State Board of Elections
| Agency overview | |
|---|---|
| Formed | June 1, 1974 |
| Jurisdiction | New York |
| Agency executives |
James A. Walsh, co-chair Douglas A. Kellner, co-chair Todd D. Valentine, co-executive director Robert A. Brehm, co-executive director |
| Parent department | New York State Executive Department |
| Key document | Election Law |
| Website |
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The New York State Board of Elections is a bipartisan agency of the New York state government within the New York State Executive Department responsible for enforcement and administration of election-related laws.[1][2] There are also boards of elections in each county and one for the five counties of New York City.[3]
See also
References
- ↑ Election Law § 3-100. "There is hereby created within the executive department a New York state board of elections, hereafter referred to as the 'state board of elections', composed of four commissioners appointed by the governor: [...]"
- ↑ "About the New York State Board of Elections". New York State Board of Elections. Retrieved 24 April 2014.
- ↑ Election Law § 3-200. "1. There shall be a board of elections in each county of the state and in the city of New York for the five counties thereof. [...]"