N.Y. SCP Law § 1202
This is the official text of N.Y. SCP Law § 1202, part of New York’s SCP Law — part of the compiled statutory law of New York, published by the state as "SCP Law." Browse the sections below, each linked to its official government source.
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Office established; appointment of successor The office of public administrator hereby is continued
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§ 1202. Office established; appointment of successor\n The office of public administrator hereby is continued. The public\nadministrator shall continue in office unless removed by the court.\nVacancy in such office for any reason shall be filled by the court of\nthe county by appointing a public administrator for the county\nimmediately. In the counties of Westchester, Nassau and Suffolk, the\ncourt may appoint a deputy public administrator who shall act generally\nfor and in place of the public administrator whenever required.\n
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