2006 New York Code - Selection Of Inspectors At Stockholders\' Meetings.

 
    § 6010.  Selection  of  inspectors at stockholders' meetings.   Unless
  otherwise provided  in  the  by-laws,  the  board,  in  advance  of  any
  stockholders'  meeting, may appoint one or more inspectors to act at the
  meeting or any adjournment thereof. If inspectors are not so  appointed,
  the  person presiding at a stockholders' meeting may, and on the request
  of any stockholder entitled to vote thereat shall, appoint one  or  more
  inspectors.  In  case  any  person appointed fails to appear or act, the
  vacancy may be filled by appointment made by the board in advance of the
  meeting or  at  the  meeting  by  the  person  presiding  thereat.  Each
  inspector,  before entering upon the discharge of his duties, shall take
  and sign an oath faithfully to execute the duties of inspector  at  such
  meeting  with  strict  impartiality  and  according  to  the best of his
  ability. No director or officer of the corporation shall be eligible  to
  act as an inspector of an election of directors of such corporation.