N.Y. Public Authorities Law § 1622-e: Civil service status of officers and employees

§ 1622-e. Civil service status of officers and employees. Officers and

employees of any board, commission or department of the village may be

transferred to the authority in accordance with the provisions of the

civil service law and shall be eligible for such transfer and

appointment without examination to offices and positions under the

authority. All such employees who have been appointed to positions in

the service of the village shall have the same status with respect

thereto after transfer to the authority as they had under their original

appointments. The appointment and promotion of all employees of the

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

service law and all employees of the authority may have the same rights

and benefits as village employees.