N.Y. Pub. Health Law § 364

§ 364. Certain cities; compensation of commissioner and others. In\ncities having a population of less than one hundred seventy-five\nthousand, the salary of the commissioner of health, deputy commissioner\nof health, health officer and all subordinates shall be fixed by the\nboard of estimate and apportionment, or by the board or authority\nauthorized by charter to fix salaries.\n