N.Y. Surrogate's Court Procedure Act § 1202: Office established; appointment of successor The office of public administrator hereby is continued

§ 1202. Office established; appointment of successor

The office of public administrator hereby is continued. The public

administrator shall continue in office unless removed by the court.

Vacancy in such office for any reason shall be filled by the court of

the county by appointing a public administrator for the county

immediately. In the counties of Westchester, Nassau and Suffolk, the

court may appoint a deputy public administrator who shall act generally

for and in place of the public administrator whenever required.