N.Y. LAB Law § 16
This is the official text of N.Y. LAB Law § 16, part of New York’s LAB Law — part of the compiled statutory law of New York, published by the state as "LAB Law." Browse the sections below, each linked to its official government source.
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Vacancies and removals
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§ 16. Vacancies and removals. If a vacancy shall occur or exist in the\noffice of the industrial commissioner it shall be filled by appointment\nby the governor, by and with the advice and consent of the senate, for a\nterm expiring with that of the governor by whom the appointment was\nmade. The governor may remove the commissioner in the manner provided by\nthe public officers law.\n
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