N.Y. Executive Law § 92: Deputies

§ 92. Deputies. The secretary of state shall appoint a deputy, who may

perform all the duties of the secretary of state. Any such deputy shall

receive an annual salary to be fixed by the secretary of state within

the amount appropriated therefor. The secretary of state may also

appoint and fix the compensation of such other deputies, assistants and

employees as he shall deem necessary within the amount appropriated

therefor and prescribe their powers and duties.