New York Consolidated Laws, Surrogate's Court Procedure Act - SCP § 1202. Office established;  appointment of successor

The office of public administrator hereby is continued.  The public administrator shall continue in office unless removed by the court.  Vacancy in such office for any reason shall be filled by the court of the county by appointing a public administrator for the county immediately.  In the counties of Westchester, Nassau and Suffolk, the court may appoint a deputy public administrator who shall act generally for and in place of the public administrator whenever required.