N.Y. Second Class Cities Law § 147: Deputy health officer

§ 147. Deputy health officer. The health officer by the authority and

under the direction of the commissioner of public safety may appoint a

deputy, to hold office during his pleasure. He may, when authorized by

the commissioner and subject to the approval of the board of estimate

and apportionment, appoint such other assistants and employ such health

and sanitary experts as may be required to carry into effect the powers,

decisions, orders and directions vested in said commissioner and health

officer by this chapter and otherwise by law. The compensation of such

deputy, assistants and experts shall be fixed by the commissioner,

subject to the approval of the board of estimate and apportionment.