§ 80 Biennial town elections
§ 81 Election upon proposition
§ 82 Notice of submission of proposition; hours of voting
§ 83 Conduct of town elections
§ 84 Qualifications of electors at town elections
§ 84-A Absentee ballots for special town elections; special provisions
§ 84-B Early mail ballots for special town elections; special provisions
§ 85 Ward system for election of council members
§ 86 Town elections in the county of Broome
§ 87 Increase or decrease of number of council members
§ 88 Reduction of number of justices of the peace and election of town council members

Terms Used In New York Laws > Town > Article 6 - Town Elections

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  • Conviction: A judgement of guilt against a criminal defendant.
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  • Oath: A promise to tell the truth.
  • Subpoena: A command to a witness to appear and give testimony.
  • Trial: A hearing that takes place when the defendant pleads "not guilty" and witnesses are required to come to court to give evidence.