Section 13-B. Deputy commander of the New York army national guard

The
  governor, upon the recommendation of the adjutant general, may appoint a
  deputy commander, New York army national guard who shall  serve  at  the
  pleasure  of  the  governor.  He shall be appointed by the governor from
  among the commissioned officers on the active list of the army  national
  guard  and,  while  holding  such  title,  shall have the grade of major
  general during his term of office. He shall have such duties as  may  be
  prescribed  by the commander, New York army national guard and shall act
  in the place of the commander of the New York army national guard during
  his absence or disability.