N.Y. Public Health Law § 204: Commissioner; appointment; term of office

§ 204. Commissioner; appointment; term of office. 1. The commissioner

shall be appointed by the governor, by and with the advice and consent

of the senate and shall hold office until the end of the term of the

governor by whom he was appointed and until his successor is appointed

and has qualified.

2. The present commissioner shall be the head of the department and

shall hold office until the expiration of his present term and until his

successor is appointed and has qualified. If, prior to the expiration of

such present term, a vacancy shall occur or exist in the office of the

commissioner it shall be filled by appointment by the governor, by and

with the advice and consent of the senate, for a term expiring with that

of the governor by whom the appointment was made.

3. During his term of office the commissioner shall not engage in any

occupation which conflicts with the performance of his official duties.