N.Y. Cannabis Law § 9: Executive director

§ 9. Executive director. The office shall exercise its authority,

other than powers and duties specifically granted to the board, by and

through an executive director nominated by the governor and with the

advice and consent of the senate. The executive director shall serve for

a term of three years and once confirmed, may only be removed for good

cause with appropriate notice. The executive director of the state

office of cannabis management shall receive an annual salary not to

exceed an amount appropriated therefor by the legislature and his or her

expenses actually and necessarily incurred in the performance of his or

her official duties, unless otherwise provided by the legislature.