If you go here:
http://unix6.nysed.gov/holding/guide/content.htm
and select "Governor's Office", thereis a discussion of the changes in
the term length in some detail.
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Greg Furness
Senior Researcher
NYS Parks & Recreation
19 Camp Red Cloud Rd.
Plattsburgh, NY 12901
(518) 563-9952
FAX (518)563-8859