§ 61. Solicitor general. There shall be in the department of law a solicitor general who shall be appointed by the attorney-general and who shall perform such duties in the place and stead of the attorney-general as may lawfully be assigned to him. The attorney-general shall fix his compensation within the amounts appropriated therefor.
Solicitor general
N.Y. Executive Law § 61, under Department of Law.
N.Y. Executive Law § 61