Legal Opinion
Roher v. Dinkins
New York Court of Appeals
Decided April 25, 1973PublishedCited by 24 opinions
1Opinion of the CourtWachtler, J.
In this case, we are required to decide whether article XIII (§ 3) of our State Constitution, which limits the period an appointee may serve in a vacated elective office, applies to vacancies on community district school boards. If it does, we are required to decide whether a special election should now be directed.
Article 52-A of the Education Law established the New York City Community School District System in 1969. It provided for the continuation of the city board of education and the creation of community boards in 30 to 33 community districts. Each community board was given substantial…
2Cases cited6 opinions
- People, Ex Rel. Weller v. . TownsendNew York Court of Appeals · 1886
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- Matter of Burke v. CohenNew York Court of Appeals · 1934
- Matter of MacAdams v. CohenNew York Court of Appeals · 1932
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