[Amended 8-17-1993 by L.L. No. 27-1993]
[Amended 5-1-1990 by L.L. No. 18-1990[1]]
A.Â
The County Clerk shall appoint such deputies, officers and employees
of the Department as may be authorized by resolution of the County
Legislature or by law.
C.Â
Except where inconsistent with this Charter, the County Clerk shall
have and exercise all powers and duties now or hereafter conferred
or imposed by any applicable law, including the provisions of this
article.
[1]
Editor's Note: This local law was adopted by the Legislature
after disapproval by the County Executive on 4-12-1990.
[Added 4-23-1985 by L.L. No. 12-1985]
A.Â
If the office of the County Clerk becomes vacant other than by expiration
of term, the vacancy shall be filled for the unexpired term at the
first general election at which the vacancy may be filled.
B.Â
Until the vacancy is filled by election as hereinabove provided,
the vacancy shall be filled by appointment of a qualified person by
the County Executive with the approval of the County Legislature.[1]
[1]
Editor's Note: A decision rendered 5-28-1991 by the New York
State Supreme Court, Appellate Division, stated that the office of
County Clerk is a quasi-state office, that state law concerning filling
of vacancies in said office takes precedence over local law, and,
therefore, pursuant to County Law § 400, Subdivision (7),
that the Governor has the authority to fill vacancies in the office
of County Clerk.