N.Y. Environmental Conservation Law § 15-2901: Water resources planning council; organization

§ 15-2901. Water resources planning council; organization.

There is hereby established within the department of environmental

conservation a water resources planning council. It shall consist of

fifteen members, including the commissioners of agriculture and markets,

economic development, environmental conservation, health,

transportation, the chair of the public service commission, president of

the New York state energy research and development authority, secretary

of state and seven members to be appointed by the governor including at

least one member who shall have expertise in the science of water

resources planning and at least one member selected from a list proposed

by public interest or environmental citizens organizations. These seven

members shall serve terms of four years each. Two of the members shall

be appointed upon the recommendation of the majority leader of the

senate and two of the members shall be appointed upon the recommendation

of the speaker of the assembly. The governor shall select a chair from

among the members. Meetings of the council shall be called by the

chair. Members shall receive reimbursement for expenses.