US President & Vice President
The United States President has two main roles outlined by the Constitution: to act as the chief executive of the federal government and Commander-in-Chief of the armed forces. As chief executive, the president enforces laws, treaties, and court rulings. The president also develops federal policies, prepares the national budget, and appoints federal officials. The president also approves or vetoes acts of Congress and grants pardons.
The Vice President of the United States is the first in line in the presidential line of succession, and would become the new president upon the death, resignation, or removal of the president. The Vice President acts as the presiding officer of the US Senate and the drafter and spokesperson for the administration’s policy, and is an advisor to the president.
Both the President and the Vice President are elected to a term of four years.
US House of Representatives (Congress)
The US House of Representatives is one of the two chambers of the United States Congress. The duties of the House include the power to initiate revenue bills, impeach officials, and elect the President in Electoral College deadlocks. Each state has representation in the House based on its population. The House has a presiding officer called the Speaker of the House. Each representative is elected to a term of two years.
NYS Senate
The NYS Senate is the upper house of the New York Legislature. It acts on legislative proposals and constitutional amendments and confirms or rejects nominations made by the Governor for the filling of certain State and judicial offices. It also sits at times as a court of impeachment, and can be convened in extraordinary session to perform either of these functions. There are 62 members in the NYS Senate. NYS Senators are elected to a term of two years.
NYS Assembly
The New York State Assembly is the lower house of the New York Legislature. There are 150 members of the NYS Assembly representing each of the districts in New York State. NYS Assembly members are elected to a term of two years.
NYS Supreme Court Justice- Seventh Judicial District
New York’s Supreme Court is the State’s court of general jurisdiction. Outside of New York City, Supreme Court justices exercise civil jurisdiction, while County Court generally handles criminal matters. The Seventh Judicial District covers Monroe County as well as Cayuga, Livingston, Ontario, Seneca, Steuben, Wayne and Yates counties. Justices serve a term of 14 years. In the 2008 election, there is one opening.
State of New York- Appellate Division Fourth Department
The NYS Appellate Division serves a term of 14 years. In the 2008 election, there is one opening.
Monroe County Clerk
The Monroe County Clerk serves for a term of four years.
Monroe County Court Judge
The Monroe County Court Judge serves a term of 10 years. In the 2008 election there is one opening.
Monroe County Family Court Judge
Monroe County Family Court handles most legal matters affecting families and children for Monroe County. The Family Court Judge listens to witnesses, examines evidence, decides the outcome of the case and issues orders as to how the case should be resolved. The Family Court Judge serves a term of 10 years. In the 2008 election, there are two openings.