N.Y. Election Law § 17-100: Definitions

§ 17-100. Definitions. 1. The word "election" as used in this article

shall be deemed to apply to and include all general, special and primary

elections, unofficial primaries and all local elections relating to

candidates, ballot proposals, proceedings for the nominations of

candidates by petition, and all elections held pursuant to Article 52A

of the education law.

2. The word "candidate" shall be deemed to apply to any person seeking

a nomination, designation, or election to a public office or party

office.

3. The term "election officer" shall mean any person who, pursuant to

the provisions of this chapter, performs any duty or function in the

electoral process.

4. The term "public officer" as used in this article shall be deemed

to apply to any person who holds an elective or appointive office of the

state, separate authority or any political subdivision of the state with

authority to supervise other personnel within such subdivisions. The

term "public employee" shall be deemed to apply to all other personnel

of the state or such authorities or subdivisions.