2006 New York Code - Powers and duties of governor; compensation.


 
    §  3.  The  governor  shall  be commander-in-chief of the military and
  naval forces of the state. The governor shall have power to convene  the
  legislature,   or  the  senate  only,  on  extraordinary  occasions.  At
  extraordinary sessions convened  pursuant  to  the  provisions  of  this
  section  no subject shall be acted upon, except such as the governor may
  recommend for consideration. The governor shall communicate  by  message
  to  the  legislature  at  every  session the condition of the state, and
  recommend such matters to it as he or she  shall  judge  expedient.  The
  governor shall expedite all such measures as may be resolved upon by the
  legislature,  and shall take care that the laws are faithfully executed.
  The governor shall receive for his or her services an annual  salary  to
  be fixed by joint resolution of the senate and assembly, and there shall
  be  provided  for  his  or  her  use  a suitable and furnished executive
  residence.


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