N.Y. County Law § 800

§ 800. County service officer; term; duties. The board of supervisors\nmay create the office of county service officer and appoint such officer\nfor the term for which the membership of such board was elected. The\ncounty service officer shall assist members of the armed forces and\nveterans and their dependents in obtaining any benefits and awards to\nwhich they may be entitled under any federal, state or local\nlegislation. He shall perform such additional and related duties as may\nbe prescribed by law and directed by the board of supervisors.\n