It hasn’t even been two weeks since the mayor fired his Department of Investigation (DOI) commissioner, and the City Council on late Monday was already interviewing his replacement.

Margaret Garnett, the current State Executive Deputy Attorney General for Criminal Justice, was nominated for the job the same day Mark Peters was fired, allegedly for abusing his power.

The City Council must approve Garnett's nomination, which led to Monday's questioning.

Peters was the first investigations commissioner to be fired by a mayor in recent memory.

After being fired, Peters accused the administration and the mayor of trying to quash investigations that would make them look unfavorable.

Not surprisingly, the accusations fueled a line of questioning for Garnett.

“Has anyone at City Hall or during this process asked whether, were you appointed Commissioner, whether you would provide information about ongoing investigations?" City Council Speaker Corey Johnson said.

“No, and if they had I would have withdrawn my name,” Garnett responded.

By most accounts, Garnett has the resume and qualifications to serve in the post. Before her stint at the State Attorney General's Office, she worked for the U.S. Attorney’s Office in the Southern District for 12 years.

At the hearing, Garnett committed to being independent and promised to continue all investigations currently underway, if they had merit.

“What I can say is any meritorious investigation underway at DOI will continue under my leadership,” Garnett said to what seemed to be the satisfaction of the council.

“Today’s hearing has given me confidence in your ability to lead this agency,” Johnson said.