New York Consolidated Laws, Military Law - MIL § 14. Staff of the adjutant general

There shall be under the adjutant general a staff to consist of the deputy adjutant general, the chief of staff and such other officers as the adjutant general shall appoint provided, that each force of the organized militia shall be represented on the staff of the adjutant general by at least one officer.  The staff of the adjutant general shall perform such functions, powers and duties as the adjutant general may prescribe.