N.Y. Labor Law § 18: Officers and employees

§ 18. Officers and employees. The officers, deputy commissioners and

employees of the department of labor in office when this section takes

effect shall continue in office subject to the power of removal or the

appointment of their successors as provided in this chapter. There shall

be in such department and the commissioner may appoint such heads of

divisions or bureaus and such inspectors, investigators, statisticians

and other assistants and employees as he shall deem necessary for the

exercise of the powers and the performance of the duties of the

department.

The commissioner may transfer officers or employees from their

positions to other positions in the department, or abolish or

consolidate such positions. The commissioner may remove from office any

officer or employee in the department. All such transfers, removal of

employees or officers and abolishment or consolidation of positions

shall be made in accordance with the provisions of the civil service

law.