N.Y. Comp. Codes R. & Regs. tit. 9, § 6035.5 – Authority of program staff.

(a) Program staff shall provide support services to the council and shall be responsible for the day-to-day administration of the program.
(b) The council retains the authority to make final decisions in all matters that impact a law enforcement agency's status in the program. Program staff shall, however, have the authority to make tentative decisions on behalf of the council. Illustrative of these matters are the following:
1. (1) law enforcement agency eligibility;
2. (2) timeline for reaccreditation of agencies (see section 6035.9[b]-[e] of this Part);
3. (3) identification of non-applicable standards;
4. (4) interpretation of the standards; and
5. (5) waiver of standards.