New York Consolidated Laws, Village Law - VIL § 2-244 Notice of election, appointment of inspectors

1. Within ten days after his appointment, the village clerk shall cause to be conspicuously posted, in at least six public places in the village, and also to be published at least once in a newspaper of general circulation therein, a notice of such election specifying the time and place of holding the election, the hours of opening and closing the polls which shall be from twelve o'clock noon to nine o'clock in the evening, and the offices and the terms thereof to be filled.  For the purposes of this section, in the event that the village maintains a website, one of the posting requirements required by this subdivision may be fulfilled by posting such information on the website.

2. Also within ten days after his appointment the village clerk shall appoint four persons qualified to vote at the first election of officers to serve as inspectors of such election.  The persons so appointed shall file their constitutional oath of office with the village clerk within three days after their appointment.

3. The provisions of this section shall not apply to villages incorporated to embrace the entire territory of a town.