§ 11. Commissioner of social services. The chief executive and administrative officer of the department shall be the commissioner of social services, who shall be appointed by the governor with the advice and consent of the senate.

Terms Used In N.Y. Social Services Law 11

  • 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.