N.Y. Educ. Law § 206

§ 206. Authority to take testimony and conduct hearings. The regents,\nany committee thereof, the commissioner of education, the deputy and any\nassociate and assistant commissioner of education and the counsel of the\ndepartment may take testimony or hear proofs relating to their official\nduties, or in any matter which they may lawfully investigate. Hearings\nby the regents pursuant to any of the provisions of this chapter may be\ngiven by or before not less than three members of the regents designated\nby the regents or by the chancellor of the university to hold such\nhearings, but any decision or determination in such proceedings shall be\nmade by the regents.\n