§ 20. Detail of officers and employees for special duties. The presiding officer and the respective secretary or clerk of each house or either of them, may detail any of the officers or employees thereof to perform such duties in addition to those ordinarily performed as they may deem advisable to promote the business of such house.

Terms Used In N.Y. Legislative Law 20

  • Presiding officer: A majority-party Senator who presides over the Senate and is charged with maintaining order and decorum, recognizing Members to speak, and interpreting the Senate's rules, practices and precedents.