The term of office of the elective Town Clerk of the Town of
Rye shall be four years. Such four-year term shall commence on the
first day of January following the first biennial Town election after
the effective date of this article.
At the biennial Town election following the effective date of
this article and every four years thereafter, the Town Clerk shall
be elected for a term of four years.
This article shall supersede, in its application to the Town
of Rye, Town Law § 24, with respect to the term of office
of the elective Town Clerk.
This article shall be submitted for approval to the electors
of the Town of Rye at an election held not less than 60 days after
its adoption.
This article shall take effect immediately upon filing with
the Secretary of State after approval by a majority of the electors
voting thereon in accordance with the requirements of the Municipal
Home Rule Law § 23.