N.Y. Public Health Law § 800: State health research council

§ 800. State health research council. There is hereby established in

the health department a state health research council. The council shall

consist of the commissioners of health, mental hygiene, environmental

conservation, and education, the chancellor of the state university and

such other persons as the governor shall appoint, not exceeding

twenty-nine in number inclusive of the ex-officio members. The chairman

of the council shall be appointed by the governor. All appointments to

the council shall be upon the advice and consent of the senate. Members

shall serve for three-year terms; provided, however, that of the members

first appointed pursuant to this section, ten shall serve for a term of

one year only, and ten shall serve for a term of two years only.

Members of the council shall receive no compensation for their services

as members, but shall be allowed their actual and necessary expenses

incurred in the performance of their duties. The principal office of the

council shall be located in the county of Albany.