New York Laws
Title 1 - Department of Environmental Conservation
3-0107 - Organization of Department; Officers and Employees.


1. Notwithstanding any inconsistent provision of law the commissioner
may, from time to time, create, abolish, transfer and consolidate
divisions, bureaus, field offices and other units within the department,
including those transferred to the department by chapter 140 of the laws
of 1970, as he may determine necessary for the efficient operation of
the department, subject to the approval of the Director of the Budget.

2. The commissioner may appoint such deputies, directors, assistants
and other officers and employees as may be needed for the performance of
his duties and may prescribe their powers and duties and fix their
compensation within the amounts appropriated therefor, subject to the
approval of the Director of the Budget.