N.Y. Mental Hygiene Law § 84.07: NY ABLE account advisory council

§ 84.07 NY ABLE account advisory council.

1. The NY ABLE account advisory council is hereby established and

shall consist of the following persons or their designees: the

comptroller, the commissioner of the office of mental health, the

commissioner of the office for people with developmental disabilities,

the commissioner of the department of health, the superintendent of the

department of financial services, the commissioner of the department of

taxation and finance, the commissioner of the office of temporary

disability assistance, three individuals appointed by the governor, and

two individuals each by the temporary president of the senate and by the

speaker of the assembly. Such executive and legislative appointees shall

have knowledge, skill and expertise in issues relating to individuals

with disabilities; expertise in services to persons with disabilities;

or knowledge in management and support of the fiscal affairs of such

disabilities.

2. The members shall be appointed for a term of three years and shall

be representative of all geographic areas of the state.

3. The advisory council shall:

(a) Study and review the work of the comptroller in relation to the

establishment of the NY ABLE account program;

(b) Advise the comptroller and make recommendations for the

improvement of the NY ABLE account program;

(c) Advise the comptroller on legislative and regulatory activity

which may be required for compliance; and

(d) Advise the comptroller on the development of materials to be

provided to account owners, prospective account owners, and designated

beneficiaries in accordance with subdivision fourteen of section 84.09

of this article.

4. The advisory council shall meet at least four times in each full

calendar year during the first three years of the implementation of ABLE

accounts, annually thereafter, and additionally upon the request of the

comptroller.

5. The members of the advisory council shall receive no compensation

for their services as members, but each shall be allowed the necessary

and actual expenses incurred in the performance of his or her duties

under this section.