N.Y. Education Law § 206: Authority to take testimony and conduct hearings

§ 206. Authority to take testimony and conduct hearings. The regents,

any committee thereof, the commissioner of education, the deputy and any

associate and assistant commissioner of education and the counsel of the

department may take testimony or hear proofs relating to their official

duties, or in any matter which they may lawfully investigate. Hearings

by the regents pursuant to any of the provisions of this chapter may be

given by or before not less than three members of the regents designated

by the regents or by the chancellor of the university to hold such

hearings, but any decision or determination in such proceedings shall be

made by the regents.