The speaker of the assembly may appoint an official historian, who shall compile an annual record of significant assembly accomplishments during each year and submit to the speaker such written record within one hundred twenty days after the close of each session. The historian shall serve without compensation, at the pleasure of the speaker, and be responsible for preparation of the history of the assembly during such speaker's tenure.
Appointment as assembly historian shall be made from names submitted by the majority and minority leaders of the assembly. No person shall simultaneously hold the positions of assembly historian and senate historian.
N.Y. Legis. Law § 7-F