N.Y. Mental Hygiene Law § 19.11: Organization and administration of the office of alcoholism and substance abuse services and its facilities

§ 19.11 Organization and administration of the office of alcoholism and

substance abuse services and its facilities.

(a) The commissioner shall have the professional jurisdiction,

supervision, and control of the office and all department facilities

which provide alcoholism services.

(b) The commissioner shall control the organization of the office and

may continue, establish, discontinue, expand, and contract facilities

under his or her jurisdiction. Units and facilities shall have such

functions, duties, and responsibilities as may be assigned to them by

the commissioner.

(c) The commissioner may, within amounts appropriated therefor, lease

space of facilities in which services for alcoholism treatment programs

are provided. This authority may be delegated to the facilities

development corporation.