4911 - Powers of the commissioner.
§ 4911. Powers of the commissioner. 1. The commissioner shall have the power to grant and revoke certifications of external appeal agents to conduct external appeals requested pursuant to either paragraph (a) or (b) of subdivision two of section forty-nine hundred ten of this title or pursuant to both such paragraphs. 2. If, after reviewing the application authorized by section forty-nine hundred twelve of this title, the commissioner is satisfied that the applicant meets the requirements of this section, the commissioner shall issue a certificate to the applicant. A certificate issued under this section shall be valid for a period of not more than two years. 3. In order to be re-certified, an external appeal agent must demonstrate to the commissioner on forms prescribed by the commissioner that it continues to meet all applicable standards required by this title. Re-certification under this section shall be valid for a period of not more than two years.