New York Codes, Rules and Regulations
Title 19 - DEPARTMENT OF STATE
Chapter XX - Commission on ethics and lobbying in Government
Part 941 - Adjudicatory Proceedings and Appeals Procedure
Section 941.5 - Representation

(a) Any person compelled to appear in person or who voluntarily appears in any hearing herein described shall be accorded the right to be accompanied, represented and advised by counsel. Nothing herein shall be construed either to grant or to deny to any person who is not a lawyer the right to appear for or represent others in any hearing. However, any person appearing before the Commission in a representative capacity will be required to establish his or her authority to act in such capacity.

(b) Any counsel or attorney for the Respondent shall file with the Commission a Notice of Appearance in a form provided by the Commission.