- Moreland Act
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The Moreland Act was an act passed by the New York Legislature and signed into law in 1907. It was introduced by Sherman Moreland who was the Republican leader of the legislature. He proposed such act due to the urging of Governor of New York Charles Evans Hughes. It was known as Section 7 of the Executive law from 1907–1909 and Section 8 from 1909–1951. It is now known as Section 6 of Executive law.[1]
The act allows the governor, in person or through one or more persons appointed by the Governor, to examine management and affairs of any department, board, bureau or commission in the state.[2] Investigators could interview witnesses, administer oaths, hold hearings, and seize any material deemed relevant to the investigator's case.[1] The investigators then had to use that intelligence to recommend legislative actions.[3]
References
- ^ a b "Moreland Act Commissions". New York State. http://www.archives.nysed.gov/a/research/res_topics_legal_govguide_committees.shtml. Retrieved 2008-06-29.
- ^ "Moreland Act Dates Back to 1907". The New York Times. 1985-05-21. http://query.nytimes.com/gst/fullpage.html?res=9F04E5DA133BF932A15756C0A963948260. Retrieved 2008-06-29.
- ^ Bohlen, Celestine (1988-12-15). "Moreland Act of 1907: Governors' Strong Suit". The New York Times. http://query.nytimes.com/gst/fullpage.html?res=940DE3D61230F936A25751C1A96E948260. Retrieved 2008-06-29.
External links
Categories:- United States law stubs
- Politics of New York
- 1907 in law
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