N.Y. Agriculture & Markets Law § 9: Bureaus

§ 9. Bureaus. Existing bureaus in the department are continued until

consolidated or abolished pursuant to this section. The commissioner may

establish such divisions, bureaus, and other units within the department

as may be necessary for the administration and operation of the

department and the proper exercise of its powers and the performance of

its duties, under this chapter, and may, from time to time, consolidate

or abolish such divisions, bureaus or other units within the department.

Notwithstanding any inconsistent provision of law, the commissioner may

determine the official functions of each division, bureau, or other unit

within the department. There shall be a director of each bureau to be

appointed by the commissioner and who shall serve during the pleasure of

the commissioner. The directors of bureaus in the department who are in

office when this chapter takes effect shall continue in office during

the pleasure of the commissioner.