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Scope and Content Note

This series contains executive orders issued by the Governor through the use of the implied powers granted to him by the State Constitution under Article 4, Section I ("executive power shall be invested in the Governor") and Article 4, Section II ("he shall take care that the laws are faithfully executed").

Executive orders generally fall into one of the following categories: ceremonial or political pronouncements, gubernatorial ordinance, and orders relating to administrative authority and control. Each order contains the signatures of the Governor and the Secretary to the Governor, and the State Seal. Some of the orders also contain letters of transmittal, copies of press releases and other memoranda. Executive orders are required to be filed within the Department of State according to Section 93 of the Executive Law.