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The Laws of New York
Consolidated Laws of New York
CHAPTER 27
Mental Hygiene
TITLE A
Organization of Department of Mental Hygiene
ARTICLE 5
Department of Mental Hygiene
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SECTION 5.03
Commissioners
Mental Hygiene (MHY) CHAPTER 27, TITLE A, ARTICLE 5
§ 5.03 Commissioners.

The head of the office of mental health shall be the commissioner of
mental health; the head of the office for people with developmental
disabilities shall be the commissioner of developmental disabilities;
and the head of the office of addiction services and supports shall be
the commissioner of addiction services and supports. Each commissioner
shall be appointed by the governor, by and with the advice and consent
of the senate, to serve at the pleasure of the governor.