N.Y. Economic Development Law § 132: Division for small-business; commissioner; employees

§ 132. Division for small-business; commissioner; employees. There is

hereby created within the department of economic development a division

for small-business. The head of such office shall be a deputy

commissioner, who shall be appointed by the commissioner, and shall hold

office during the pleasure of the commissioner. The commissioner may

appoint such officers, employees, agents, consultants and special

committees as he may deem necessary to carry out the provisions of this

article and prescribe their duties.