N.Y. Military Law § 13-b: Deputy commander of the New York army national guard

§ 13-b. Deputy commander of the New York army national guard. The

governor, upon the recommendation of the adjutant general, may appoint a

deputy commander, New York army national guard who shall serve at the

pleasure of the governor. He shall be appointed by the governor from

among the commissioned officers on the active list of the army national

guard and, while holding such title, shall have the grade of major

general during his term of office. He shall have such duties as may be

prescribed by the commander, New York army national guard and shall act

in the place of the commander of the New York army national guard during

his absence or disability.