§ 41-a. Deputy comptroller for the city of New York. In addition to
the deputies otherwise authorized by law, the comptroller shall, by and
with the advice and consent of the senate, appoint a deputy comptroller
for the city of New York. Such deputy may be removed or replaced by the
comptroller and shall receive an annual salary to be fixed by the
comptroller within the amounts appropriated therefor. Such deputy may
perform any of the powers or duties of the comptroller and he shall
assist the New York state financial control board created pursuant to
section five of the New York state financial emergency act for the city
of New York in carrying out and exercising the responsibilities assigned
and powers granted to such board.