N.Y. Second Class Cities Law § 90: Commissioner and deputy commissioner of public works

§ 90. Commissioner and deputy commissioner of public works. The

commissioner of public works shall be the head of the department of

public works. He shall appoint, to hold office during his pleasure, a

deputy and such other subordinates as may be prescribed by the board of

estimate and apportionment. In case of the absence or disability of the

commissioner or of a vacancy in the office, the deputy commissioner

shall discharge the duties of the office until the commissioner returns,

his disability ceases or the vacancy is filled. The commissioner and

deputy commissioner before entering upon the discharge of the duties of

their respective offices shall each execute and file with the city clerk

an official undertaking in such penal sum as may be prescribed by the

common council.