N.Y. Executive Law § 702: Most integrated setting coordinating council; organization

§ 702. Most integrated setting coordinating council; organization. 1.

The most integrated setting coordinating council is hereby created

within the executive department to have and exercise the functions,

powers and duties provided by the provisions of this article and any

other provision of law. The council shall be comprised of the

commissioners of: the department of health, the office for people with

developmental disabilities, the office of mental health, the department

of transportation, the office of children and family services, the

office of addiction services and supports, the department of education,

and the division of housing and community renewal. In addition, the

council shall consist of the director of the office for the aging, the

chief disability officer, three consumers of services for individuals

with disabilities, one to be appointed by the governor, one to be

appointed by the temporary president of the senate, and one to be

appointed by the speaker of the assembly, three individuals with

expertise in the field of community services for people of all ages with

disabilities, one to be appointed by the governor, one to be appointed

by the temporary president of the senate, and one to be appointed by the

speaker of the assembly, and three individuals with expertise in or

recipients of services available to senior citizens with disabilities,

one to be appointed by the governor, one to be appointed by the

temporary president of the senate, and one to be appointed by the

speaker of the assembly.

2. The chief disability officer shall serve as chairperson of the

council.

3. The council shall meet as necessary to carry out its functions,

powers and duties, but such meetings shall occur at least once each

quarter.