N.Y. Pub. Health Law § 1604

§ 1604. Organization of pesticide control board. 1. The chairman of\nthe board shall be the commissioner of health.\n 2. The board shall appoint an executive secretary who shall act as the\nadministrative agent of the board, keep a record of all meetings of the\nboard and perform such other functions and duties as the board may\ndirect.\n 3. The board may make and adopt by-laws to regulate its proceedings.\n