N.Y. County Law § 235: The board of supervisors by resolution may appoint a committee of citizens of the county to act in an advisory capacity to any committee,...

§ 235. The board of supervisors by resolution may appoint a committee

of citizens of the county to act in an advisory capacity to any

committee, department or office on any subject relating to county

government. The members of such committee shall serve without

compensation and it shall be the duty of such advisory committee to

meet, consult and advise with the officers or department heads named in

the resolution. Such advisory committee shall have no powers other than

advisory. The board of supervisors may authorize the payment of the just

and reasonable actual expenses of the members of such advisory

committee.