N.Y. Public Officers Law § 41: Vacancies filled by legislature

§ 41. Vacancies filled by legislature. When a vacancy occurs or

exists, other than by removal, in the office of comptroller or

attorney-general, or a resignation of either such officer to take effect

at any future day shall have been made while the legislature is in

session, the two houses thereof, by joint ballot, shall appoint a person

to fill such actual or prospective vacancy.