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Scope and Content Note

This series consists of original certificates, filed with the Department of State by county boards of supervisors, describing the boundaries of state assembly districts in counties allotted more than one assembly seat. In the case of New York City, certificates are endorsed by the New York City Council. These certificates were filed pursuant to Article 8 of the State Law and are divided into two sets: certificates submitted as required by law in 1944 and those submitted in 1954.

The series also contains original orders, signed by the Secretary of State, approving applications for the correction of defects in the description of assembly and congressional districts. Most of the orders present pertain to assembly districts and were issued pursuant to Article 8 of the State Law, as enacted by Chapter 11 of the Laws of 1972. Orders include the name of applicant and a corrected description of the relevant district or districts.

The series also includes original certificates, submitted to the governor by the clerk of the United States House of Representatives, indicating the number of seats allotted to New York by virtue of the most recent federal census. These certificates bear the seal of the House of Representatives and were forwarded to the Department of State by the Executive Chamber. Certificates are dated 1941, 1961, and 1971.