City Council of Mount Vernon v. Batra

*1225Contrary to the appellants contention, the Supreme Court properly considered the issue of whether his appointment pursuant to section 66 of the Mount Vernon City Charter was lawfully terminated. Moreover, there is no merit to the appellant’s contention that his appointment pursuant to that section was irrevocable and not at the pleasure of the mayor. Where, as here, the power of appointment is conferred in general terms and without restriction, the right to remove the appointee is within the discretion or at the pleasure of the appointing power (see People ex rel. Fonda v Morton, 148 NY 156,…