Section 3-0107. Organization of department; officers and employees

1.  Notwithstanding any inconsistent provision of law the commissioner
  may, from time  to  time,  create,  abolish,  transfer  and  consolidate
  divisions, bureaus, field offices and other units within the department,
  including those transferred to the department by chapter 140 of the laws
  of  1970,  as  he may determine necessary for the efficient operation of
  the department, subject to the approval of the Director of the Budget.
    2. The commissioner may appoint such deputies,  directors,  assistants
  and other officers and employees as may be needed for the performance of
  his  duties  and  may  prescribe  their  powers and duties and fix their
  compensation within the amounts appropriated therefor,  subject  to  the
  approval of the Director of the Budget.