[HISTORY: Adopted by the Common Council of the City of Rensselaer
as indicated in article histories. Amendments noted where applicable.]
CHARTER REFERENCES
Officers generally — See Titles II and III.
[Adopted 7-18-1945 by L.L. No. 1-1945; amended in its entirety 8-15-1990 by L.L. No.
4-1990]
A.
The term of office of each elective officer hereafter elected, unless
elected to fill a vacancy then existing, shall commence on the first
day of January next succeeding his election.
B.
The term of office of each appointive officer shall commence on the
day succeeding his appointment unless a different date is specified
by the certificate of appointment.
C.
The terms of office of the Mayor, President of the Common Council,
Treasurer, City Clerk and City Judge shall be four years.
D.
The terms of office of Aldermen shall be four years.
E.
The terms of office of all appointive officers shall be four years
unless sooner removed by the Mayor or other appointing body or board.
F.
Where the term of office of the appointive officer is not specifically
fixed by statute, it shall be deemed to continue only during the pleasure
of the officer, officers, board or body authorized to make the appointment.
