CONFIRMATION OF AUTHORIZATION I, James P. Gay, the undersigned, hereby authorize and designate Patricia M. Schaubeck or Jill E. Abbate to sign and file Securities and Exchange Commission Forms 3 4 and 5 on my behalf for securities of Suffolk Bancorp (SUBK). This authorization shall continue in effect until a written revocation is filed with the commission. This supersedes any previous power-of-attorney granted for this purpose. Signature: /s/ James P. Gay Dated: February 19, 2013