N.Y. Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation Law § 3.07

§ 3.07 Organization of office; officers and employees. 1.\nNotwithstanding any inconsistent provisions of law, the commissioner\nmay, from time to time, create, abolish, transfer and consolidate\ndivisions, bureaus, boards, commissions and other units within the\noffice as he may determine necessary for the efficient operation of the\noffice, subject to the approval of the director of the budget, except\nthat the council of parks, recreation and historic preservation, the\nseveral regional park, recreation and historic preservation commissions\nand the state board on historic preservation shall be continued as\nprovided in this chapter.\n 2. The commissioner may appoint such deputies, directors, assistants\nand other officers and employees as may be needed for the exercise and\nperformance of his powers, functions and duties and may prescribe their\npowers and fix their compensation within the amounts appropriated\ntherefor.\n