New York State Department of State Bureau of Miscellaneous Records Executive Orders

Reverse chronological and numerical by order number.

This series contains executive orders issued by the Governor through the use of the implied powers granted to him by the State Constitution under Article 4, Section I ("executive power shall be invested in the Governor") and Article 4, Section II ("he shall take care that the laws are faithfully executed").

Executive orders generally fall into one of the following categories: ceremonial or political pronouncements, gubernatorial ordinance, and orders relating to administrative authority and control. Each order contains the signatures of the Governor and the Secretary to the Governor, and the State Seal. Some of the orders also contain letters of transmittal, copies of press releases and other memoranda. Executive orders are required to be filed within the Department of State according to Section 93 of the Executive Law.

1955-1978: 1 roll of microfilm also available.

13685Series 13685, Executive Orders of the Governor, contains copies of executive orders filed with the Governor's office and

13035Series 13035, Proclamations by the Governor, contains related records addressing the public on matters of law, policy, or custom and also having the force of law.

13082-92, 13082-96, 13082-08, 13082-17, 13082-19: Container lists are available at the repository.

This series was transferred under RDA 13082.

There are no restrictions regarding access to or use of this material.