¶ We do not view our order of reference in this matter as imposing upon the Judge an additional "public office or trust" within the meaning of article VI (§ 20, subd b, par [1]) of the State Constitution (cf. Matter of Richardson, 247 N.Y. 401), nor do we find the reference to be invalid by reason of article VI (§ 20, subd b, par [4]) of the Constitution which states, in part, that a Judge may not "engage in the practice of law, act as an arbitrator...
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