N.Y. Economic Development Law § 117: Division of minority and women's business development

§ 117. Division of minority and women's business development. There is

hereby created within the department of economic development a division

of minority and women-owned business development. The director of such

division shall be appointed by the governor, shall report directly to

the commissioner on the activities of the division, and shall hold

office at the pleasure of the commissioner. The commissioner may appoint

such officers, employees, agents, consultants and special committees as

he or she may deem necessary to carry out the provisions of this article

and prescribe their duties.