Baker v. Baker

This proceeding is brought pursuant to the provisions of section 36 of the Public Officers Law, to remove Edwin Baker from the office of Supervisor of the Town of Thurman in the County of Warren for misconduct, maladministration, malfeasance or malversation in office.

Respondent moves to dismiss this proceeding on the grounds that section 36 of the Public Officers Law is unconstitutional, or in the alternative, to adjourn the present proceeding pending termination of all criminal charges against respondent.

On January 7, 1976, shortly after respondent was re-elected to his third two-year term,…