New York Laws
Article 1 - The Militia of the State
14 - Staff of the Adjutant General.

ยง 14. Staff of the adjutant general. There shall be under the
adjutant general a staff to consist of the deputy adjutant general, the
chief of staff and such other officers as the adjutant general shall
appoint provided, that each force of the organized militia shall be
represented on the staff of the adjutant general by at least one
officer. The staff of the adjutant general shall perform such
functions, powers and duties as the adjutant general may prescribe.