N.Y. Executive Law § 710: Commissioner of the division of homeland security and emergency services; appointment of the commissioner; powers and duties

§ 710. Commissioner of the division of homeland security and emergency

services; appointment of the commissioner; powers and duties. 1. The

commissioner of the division of homeland security and emergency services

(commissioner) shall be appointed by the governor, by and with the

advice and consent of the senate, and hold office at the pleasure of the

governor.

2. The commissioner, acting by and through the division, shall have

the power and duty to:

(a) administer the duties of the division pursuant to this section;

(b) administer such other duties as may be devolved upon the division

from time to time pursuant to law;

(c) cooperate with and assist other state and federal departments,

boards, commissions, agencies and public authorities in the development

and administration of policies and protocols which will enhance the

safety and security of the citizens of the state;

(d) enter into contracts with any person, firm, corporation or

governmental agency, and do all things necessary to carry out the

functions, powers and duties expressly set forth in this article,

subject to any applicable laws, rules or regulations;

(e) establish offices, departments and bureaus and make changes

therein as he or she may deem necessary to carry out the functions of

the division;

(f) subject to the provisions of this article and the civil service

law, and the rules and regulations adopted pursuant thereto, the

commissioner may appoint other officers, employees, agents and

consultants as may be necessary, prescribe their duties, fix their

compensation, and provide for payment of their reasonable expenses, all

within amounts available therefor by appropriation. The commissioner may

transfer officers or employees from their positions to other positions

in the division, or abolish or consolidate such positions; and

(g) accept and contract as agent of the state for any gift to support

the development and training missions of the division of homeland

security and emergency services.