N.Y. Labor Law § 16: Vacancies and removals

§ 16. Vacancies and removals. If a vacancy shall occur or exist in the

office of the industrial commissioner it shall be filled by appointment

by the governor, by and with the advice and consent of the senate, for a

term expiring with that of the governor by whom the appointment was

made. The governor may remove the commissioner in the manner provided by

the public officers law.