N.Y. Economic Development Law § 132

§ 132. Division for small-business; commissioner; employees. There is\nhereby created within the department of economic development a division\nfor small-business. The head of such office shall be a deputy\ncommissioner, who shall be appointed by the commissioner, and shall hold\noffice during the pleasure of the commissioner. The commissioner may\nappoint such officers, employees, agents, consultants and special\ncommittees as he may deem necessary to carry out the provisions of this\narticle and prescribe their duties.\n