New York Executive Council
New York Executive Council | |
|---|---|
| Type | |
| Type | |
Term limits | None |
| History | |
| Founded | October 17, 1683 |
| Disbanded | April 3, 1775 |
| Succeeded by | New York Provincial Congress |
| Leadership | |
Speaker of the Executive Council | |
| Structure | |
| Seats | 12 |
| Authority | Charter of Liberties and Privileges |
The New York Executive Council (also known as the King's Council or Governor's Council), was the upper house of the supreme legislative body of the Province of New York during its period of proprietal colonialship while it was a crown colony. It was in effect until April 3, 1775, when the government disbanded after the outbreak of the Revolutionary War.