Opn. No.

Christine A. Alexander, Esq. Formal Opinion Managing Senior Associate Counsel No. 97-F7 State University of New York State University Plaza Albany, N Y 12246

Dear Ms. Alexander:

On behalf of the Chairman and Vice-Chairman of the State University Board of Trustees, you have requested a formal opinion as to whether the entry of a plea of guilty to attempted grand larceny in the fourth degree by a trustee of the State University of New York results in an automatic vacancy in the trustee's office under section 30 of the Public Officers Law or any other applicable law. In a news release you provided…