Art. XI, § 2
Regents of the University
Structure
Education
Art. XI · Education
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The corporation created in the year one thousand seven hundred eighty-four, under the name of The Regents of the University of the State of New York, is hereby continued under the name of The University of the State of New York. It shall be governed and its corporate powers, which may be increased, modified or diminished by the legislature, shall be exercised by not less than nine regents.
Simplified explanation
The corporation created in 1784 as The Regents of the University of the State of New York continues as The University of the State of New York, governed by at least nine regents. The legislature may increase, modify or diminish its corporate powers.