(a) The commissioner shall have the professional jurisdiction,
supervision, and control of the office and all department facilities for
persons with developmental disabilities.
(b) The commissioner shall control the organization of the office and
may continue, establish, discontinue, expand, and contract facilities
under his or her jurisdiction. The facilities set forth in section 13.17
in state operations offices may not be discontinued by the commissioner.
Units and facilities shall have such functions, duties, and
responsibilities as may be assigned to them by the commissioner.
(c) The commissioner may, within the amounts appropriated therefor,
lease space or facilities in which services for persons with
developmental disabilities are to be provided. He may delegate this
authority to the facilities development corporation.
Structure New York Laws
Title C - Developmental Disabilties Act
Article 13 - Office for People With Developmental Disabilities
13.01 - Declaration of Policy.
13.05 - Developmental Disabilities Advisory Council.
13.07 - Office for People With Developmental Disabilities; Scope of Responsibilities.
13.09 - Powers of the Office and Commissioner; How Exercised.
13.15 - Programs of the Office for People With Developmental Disabilities.
13.17 - Programs, Services, and Operations in the Office for People With Developmental Disabilities.
13.19 - Personnel of the Office; Regulations.
13.23 - Education and Training Programs.
13.24 - Sheltered Workshops, Work Activity and Day Training Services.
13.31 - Disposition of Moneys and Securities.
13.34 - On-Site Client Advocacy in Developmental Centers.
13.38 - Additional Duties of the Office With Respect to Persons Receiving Transitional Care.
13.40 - People First Waiver Program.
13.41 - Integrated Employment Plan.
13.41*2 - Retaliatory Personnel Actions.
13.42 - Autism Spectrum Disorders Advisory Board.