Narrative Opinion Summary
The court modified the order, affirming that petitioner Greshin's term on the Suffolk County Vanderbilt Museum Commission expired on December 28, 1978. It also affirmed that John L. Mara was properly appointed to fill the vacancy left by Greshin. The modification was made without costs, and the decision was supported by the concurring and dissenting memorandum of Justice Frank A. Gulotta. The ruling was concurred by Chief Judge Cooke and Judges Jasen, Gabrielli, Jones, Wachtler, Fuchsberg, and Meyer.
Legal Issues Addressed
Appointment to Fill Vacancy on Public Commissionsubscribe to see similar legal issues
Application: The court upheld the appointment of John L. Mara to the commission as a valid action following the expiration of the previous commissioner's term.
Reasoning: It also affirmed that John L. Mara was properly appointed to fill the vacancy left by Greshin.
Expiration of Term on Public Commissionsubscribe to see similar legal issues
Application: The court determined that the petitioner's term on the Suffolk County Vanderbilt Museum Commission had concluded on a specific date, leading to the need for a successor.
Reasoning: The court modified the order, affirming that petitioner Greshin's term on the Suffolk County Vanderbilt Museum Commission expired on December 28, 1978.
Judicial Agreement and Concurrencesubscribe to see similar legal issues
Application: The decision was reached with agreement among the judges, reflecting a unified judicial perspective on the case outcome.
Reasoning: The ruling was concurred by Chief Judge Cooke and Judges Jasen, Gabrielli, Jones, Wachtler, Fuchsberg, and Meyer.