N.Y. County Law § 800: County service officer; term; duties

§ 800. County service officer; term; duties. The board of supervisors

may create the office of county service officer and appoint such officer

for the term for which the membership of such board was elected. The

county service officer shall assist members of the armed forces and

veterans and their dependents in obtaining any benefits and awards to

which they may be entitled under any federal, state or local

legislation. He shall perform such additional and related duties as may

be prescribed by law and directed by the board of supervisors.