N.Y. Correct. Law § 41

§ 41. State commission of correction; organization. 1. There shall be\nwithin the executive department a state commission of correction. It\nshall consist of three persons to be appointed by the governor, by and\nwith the advice and consent of the senate. The governor shall designate\none of the appointed members as chairman to serve as such at the\npleasure of the governor. The members shall devote full time to their\nduties and shall hold no other salaried public position.\n 2. The members shall hold office for terms of five years; provided\nthat of the three members first appointed, one shall serve for a term of\ntwo years, one shall serve for a term of three years and one shall serve\nfor a term of five years from January first next succeeding their\nappointment. No member shall serve for more than ten years. Any member\nof the commission may be removed by the governor for cause after an\nopportunity to be heard in his defense.\n 3. Any member chosen to fill a vacancy created other than by\nexpiration of term shall be appointed for the unexpired term of the\nmember whom he is to succeed. Vacancies caused by expiration of term or\notherwise shall be filled in the same manner as original appointments.\n