N.Y. Public Officers Law 33-A – Removal of heads of departments
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§ 33-a. Removal of heads of departments. Any officer who is, or any or either of the officers who are, the head of a department, if appointed by the governor by and with the advice and consent of the senate, may be removed from office by the governor whenever in his judgment the public interest shall so require. In case of such a removal the governor shall file with the department of state a statement of the cause of such removal and shall report such removal and the cause thereof to the legislature at its next session.
Terms Used In N.Y. Public Officers Law 33-A
- Advice and consent: Under the Constitution, presidential nominations for executive and judicial posts take effect only when confirmed by the Senate, and international treaties become effective only when the Senate approves them by a two-thirds vote.