N.Y. Executive Law § 622: Office of victim services

§ 622. Office of victim services. There is hereby created in the

executive department the office of victim services, hereinafter in this

article referred to as the "office". The office shall be headed by a

director, who shall be appointed by the governor for a term of three

years. The director shall coordinate and recommend policy relating to

the provision of services to crime victims. The director shall appoint

staff and perform such other functions to ensure the efficient operation

of the office within the amounts made available therefor by

appropriation.