New York Public Officers Law Section 6 - Mode of choosing state officers if not otherwise provided.

 6. Mode  of  choosing  state officers if not otherwise provided.  If
  the law shall not  otherwise  provide  the  mode  of  choosing  a  state
  officer,  he  shall  be appointed by the governor by and with the advice
  and consent of the senate.

Last modified: February 3, 2019