ยง 3-218. Subpoenas; power to issue by boards of elections. 1. The
board of elections and any of the commissioners thereof may require any
person to appear and attend before the board or a commissioner at an
office of the board and be examined by the board or a commissioner as to
any matter in relation to which the board is charged with a duty under
this chapter, or in relation to violations of the elective franchise,
and subpoenas may issue therefor.
2. When an oath is required or permitted by this chapter, any
commissioner, or an employee of the board designated in writing by it,
may administer such oath.
Structure New York Laws
Article 3 - Election Officials
3-200 - Boards of Elections; Creation, Qualifications of Commissioners, Removal.
3-202 - Election Commissioners; Term of Office.
3-204 - Election Commissioners; Appointment.
3-208 - Election Commissioners; Salaries.
3-210 - Election Commissioners; Certificate of Appointment, Filing Of.
3-212 - Boards of Elections; Organization, Proceedings, Reports and Records.
3-214 - Board of Elections; General Office and Branches, Hours.
3-216 - Boards of Elections; Assistance To, Records to Be Furnished It.
3-218 - Subpoenas; Power to Issue by Boards of Elections.
3-220 - Records and Photostats; Preservation and Sale.
3-222 - Preservation of Ballots and Records of Voting Machines.
3-224 - Voting Machines; Use of by Other Than the Board of Elections.
3-226 - Boards of Elections; Ownership, Care, Custody and Control of Voting Machines.