N.Y. Environmental Conservation Law § 3-0107: Organization of department; officers and employees

§ 3-0107. Organization of department; officers and employees.

1. Notwithstanding any inconsistent provision of law the commissioner

may, from time to time, create, abolish, transfer and consolidate

divisions, bureaus, field offices and other units within the department,

including those transferred to the department by chapter 140 of the laws

of 1970, as he may determine necessary for the efficient operation of

the department, subject to the approval of the Director of the Budget.

2. The commissioner may appoint such deputies, directors, assistants

and other officers and employees as may be needed for the performance of

his duties and may prescribe their powers and duties and fix their

compensation within the amounts appropriated therefor, subject to the

approval of the Director of the Budget.