N.Y. General Business Law § 69-n: Powers of the secretary of state

§ 69-n. Powers of the secretary of state. In addition to the powers

and duties elsewhere prescribed in this article, the secretary of state

shall have power:

1. To appoint an adequate number of assistants, inspectors and other

employees as may be necessary to carry out the provisions of this

article, to prescribe their duties, and to fix their compensation within

the amount appropriated therefor.

2. To examine into the qualifications and fitness of applicants for

licenses under this article.

3. To keep records of all licenses issued, suspended or revoked.

4. To prepare a manual of rules and regulations for the conduct of

examinations and to furnish copies thereof to persons desiring the same

upon payment of a reasonable fee therefor.

5. To adopt such rules and regulations not inconsistent with the

provisions of this article, as may be necessary with respect to the form

and content of applications for licenses, the reception thereof, the

investigation and examination of applicants and their qualifications,

and the other matters incidental or appropriate to his powers and duties

as prescribed by this article and for the proper administration and

enforcement of the provisions of this article, and to amend or repeal

any of such rules and regulations.