New York General Assembly
The General Assembly of New York, commonly known internationally as the New York General Assembly, and domestically simply as General Assembly, was the supreme legislative body of the Province of New York during its period of proprietal colonialship and the legislative body of the Province during its period as a crown colony. It was the representative governing body in New York until April 3, 1775, when the Assembly disbanded after the outbreak of the Revolutionary War.
New York General Assembly | |
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| Type | |
| Type | |
Term limits | None |
| History | |
| Founded | October 17, 1683 |
| Disbanded | April 3, 1775 |
| Succeeded by | New York Provincial Congress |
| Leadership | |
Speaker | |
| Structure | |
| Seats | 39 |
Length of term | Varied |
| Authority | Charter of Liberties and Privileges |
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