New York Civil Practice Law & Rules Section 1023 - Public body or officer described by official title.

 1023.  Public  body  or  officer described by official title. When a
  public officer, body, board, commission or other public agency  may  sue
  or  be  sued  in  its  official  capacity,  it  may be designated by its
  official title, subject to the power of the court to require names to be
  added.

Last modified: February 3, 2019