Terms of Office
- From 1684 to 1777, when New York was under the British colonial government, the Attorney General was appointed by the British crown, or the colonial governor on its behalf. In 1693, the Attorney General earned a salary of 50 pounds.
- From 1777 to 1822, the Attorney General was appointed by the Council of Appointment.
- From 1823 to 1846, the Attorney General was elected by the New York State Legislature for a three-year term..
- Attorneys General have been elected by the voters since 1847.
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