ยง 4. Commencement of term of office. 1. The term of office of an
elective officer, unless elected to fill a vacancy then existing, shall
commence on the first day of January next after his election, if the
commencement thereof be not otherwise fixed by law.
2. All terms of city officers, including supervisors, elected in any
city or part of a city, and of county officers in the city of New York,
shall expire at the end of an odd-numbered year. Such officers shall be
elected, except to fill a vacancy, at the general election in
odd-numbered years. This subdivision shall not apply to any judicial
officer.
Structure New York Laws
Article 2 - Appointment and Qualification of Public Officers
3 - Qualifications for Holding Office.
3-B - Special Peace Officers to Be Citizens; Other Residency Requirements.
3-C - Restrictions Upon Nomination or Election to Compensated Federal, State or Local Office.
4 - Commencement of Term of Office.
5 - Holding Over After Expiration of Term.
6 - Mode of Choosing State Officers if Not Otherwise Provided.
7 - Appointment by the Governor and Senate.
9 - Deputies, Their Appointment, Number and Duties.
12 - Force and Effect of Official Undertaking.
13 - Notice of Neglect to File Oath or Undertaking.
14 - Effect of Consolidation on Terms of Office.
15 - Validation of Official Acts Performed Before Filing Official Oath or Undertaking.
16 - Qualifications of Certain Judicial Officers in Cities of the First Class.
17 - Defense and Indemnification of State Officers and Employees.
18 - Defense and Indemnification of Officers and Employees of Public Entities.
19 - Reimbursement of Defense Costs Incurred by or on Behalf of State Employees.