N.Y. Executive Law § 165: Commission on uniform state laws; object; membership; term of office; expenses

§ 165. Commission on uniform state laws; object; membership; term of

office; expenses. The commission on uniform state laws is continued. It

shall be the object of the commission to examine various statutes and

fields of law and to consult and cooperate with similar commissions in

other states with a view to promoting uniform legislation throughout the

United States whenever practicable. The commission may recommend such

legislation as may accomplish its objective. It shall consist of five

members appointed by the governor. The members shall hold office and may

be removed at the pleasure of the governor. The commission shall serve

without compensation, but each commissioner shall be entitled to receive

his actual disbursements for his expenses in performing the duties of

his office. The commission may employ such persons and incur such

expenses as may be necessary for the performance of its duties within

the amounts appropriated therefor. The commission shall report to the

legislature whenever the commission deems it necessary and shall report

to the legislature upon its request. Such reports shall consist of an

account of the transactions of the commission and its advice and

recommendations.