New York State Department of State Minutes of the Council of Appointment
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Overview of the Records
Repository
- New York State Archives
222 Madison Avenue
Albany, NY 12230
Summary
- This series consists of minute books compiled by the Council of Appointment. The Council selected individuals to fill non-elective offices. The minute books record the date and place of each council meeting, the names of the members present, and appointments made by the council. Volumes contain civil and/or military appointments. Each volume has its own index arranged by county and then type of office.
Title
- Minutes of the Council of Appointment
Quantity
- 2.5 cubic feet; 13 volume(s)
Inclusive Dates
Series Number
- A1845
Creator
Administrative History
The Council of Appointment was created by the 1777 New York State Constitution for the purpose of selecting individuals to fill non-elective offices. The council was composed of the governor and four senators chosen by the State Assembly. The council was abolished in 1822 after the ratification of the 1821 state constitution.
Scope and Content Note
This series consists of 13 volumes of minute books compiled by the Council of Appointment between 1786 and 1822. The minute books record the date and place of each council meeting, the names of the members present, and appointments made by the council (name and office). The minutes for each meeting conclude with the signatures of every council member present. The first two volumes contain both civil and military appointments. Volumes 3-13 contain minutes pertaining to just civil or military appointments. Each volume has its own index arranged by county and then type of office.
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