N.Y. Agriculture & Markets Law § 5: Commissioner of agriculture and markets

§ 5. Commissioner of agriculture and markets. The head of the

department of agriculture and markets shall be the commissioner of

agriculture and markets, who shall be appointed by the governor, by and

with the advice and consent of the senate, and hold office until the end

of the term of the governor by whom he was appointed, and until his

successor is appointed and has qualified. He shall be a person

qualified by training and experience for the duties of his office.

Subject to removal by the governor, the commissioner of agriculture and

markets in office at the time this section takes effect shall be the

head of the department of agriculture and markets and shall hold such

office until his successor is appointed and has qualified. In addition

to the powers and duties specifically prescribed by this chapter, the

commissioner shall have supervision over and direction of all officers

and employees and of the affairs of the department. He shall be

responsible for the enforcement and carrying into effect of the laws,

rules and orders pertaining to matters as to which the department has

functions, powers and duties.