N.Y. Second Class Cities Law § 132: Deputy commissioner

§ 132. Deputy commissioner. The deputy commissioner shall have

authority to administer oaths and take evidence, affidavits and

acknowledgments in all matters and proceedings pertaining to the

department. He shall have general supervision over the records of the

department and its officers and shall perform such other duties as may

be prescribed by the commissioner or by law or by ordinance of the

common council.