N.Y. Military Law § 13: The chief of staff of the state

§ 13. The chief of staff of the state. There shall be a chief of

staff of the state who shall serve as such at the pleasure of the

governor. The chief of staff of the state shall be appointed by the

governor and while holding such title shall have the grade of a general

officer. The powers, functions and duties of the chief of staff of the

state shall be those prescribed by this chapter and by regulations

issued pursuant to this chapter. All such powers, functions and duties,

however, as well as those which are or may be imposed upon the chief of

staff of the state by the laws and regulations of the United States

shall be exercised and performed by him under the direction and control

of the adjutant general.