2006 New York Code - Continuity of state and local governmental operations in periods of emergency.

 
    §  25.  Notwithstanding  any other provision of this constitution, the
  legislature,  in  order  to  insure  continuity  of  state   and   local
  governmental  operations  in periods of emergency caused by enemy attack
  or by disasters (natural or otherwise), shall have  the  power  and  the
  immediate duty (1) to provide for prompt and temporary succession to the
  powers  and  duties  of  public  offices, of whatever nature and whether
  filled by election or appointment, the incumbents of  which  may  become
  unavailable  for  carrying on the powers and duties of such offices, and
  (2) to adopt such other measures as may  be  necessary  and  proper  for
  insuring the continuity of governmental operations.
    Nothing  in  this  article  shall be construed to limit in any way the
  power of the state to deal with emergencies arising from any cause.