N.Y. Military Law § 19-a: Family liaison officer

§ 19-a. Family liaison officer. The adjutant general shall designate

family liaison officers to provide assistance to the families of those

military personnel who have been deployed for active military duty,

other than training. Such officer shall coordinate his or her duties

with the state's employee assistance program that is maintained by the

office of employee relations. The assistance provided by such officer

shall include, but not be limited to: (a) serving as liaison between the

families of service personnel and the department of defense; (b)

providing information on family assistance programs that are available

from the state and federal government; (c) ensuring that the families of

those military personnel on active duty receive appropriate support and

assistance. A family liaison officer shall be available beginning on the

date of any declaration of war by the Congress through the date

prescribed by presidential proclamation or concurrent resolution of

Congress, or during any periods of combat as designated by presidential

executive orders. The family liaison officer may be assisted in his or

her duties by such staff under the jurisdiction of the adjutant general

that may be necessary to perform the duties of such position.