N.Y. Mental Hygiene Law § 41.10: State conference of local mental hygiene directors

§ 41.10 State conference of local mental hygiene directors.

(a) There is hereby created the New York state conference of local

mental hygiene directors, hereinafter referred to as the conference.

(b) The conference shall be composed of all the directors of community

services as defined in this chapter.

(c) The conference shall meet twice a year, or when called by the

chairman, provided ten days' notice is given.

(d) The conference shall elect bi-annually, from among its members, a

chairman, vice-chairman, secretary and treasurer who shall serve for

two-year terms. An executive committee composed of, but not limited to,

the above named officials shall be responsible for the convening of

meetings, recording and distribution of minutes, and other

administrative functions.

(e) The conference shall have the power to adopt, amend or repeal

by-laws relating to its business and the conduct of its affairs.

(f) The conference shall have the following powers:

1. To review and comment upon rules or regulations proposed by any of

the offices of the department for the operation of local service plans

and programs. Comments on rules or regulations approved by the

conference shall be given to the appropriate commissioner or

commissioners for review and consideration; and

2. To propose rules or regulations governing the operation of the

local services programs, and to forward such proposed rules or

regulations to the appropriate commissioner or commissioners for review

and consideration.

(g) The chairman of the conference may appoint, for the purpose of

advising the commissioners, such other committees of the conference as

he may from time to time deem necessary.