N.Y. Vehicle & Traffic Law § 543: Appointment; compensation; meetings

§ 543. Appointment; compensation; meetings. 1. The members of the

board shall be appointed by the commissioner. Before such appointments

are made, the commissioner shall consult with the medical society of the

state of New York in order to obtain their advice regarding the

physician appointments. The commissioner shall consult with the

optometric council of New York state and the New York state optometric

association regarding the appointment of an optometrist, and the New

York state psychological association regarding the appointment of a

psychologist. The board members shall be appointed to serve three year

terms except that four such members initially appointed shall serve one

year terms, five shall serve two year terms and five shall serve three

year terms. The commissioner shall designate the chairman of the board.

Members representing other specialties and interests may be appointed by

the commissioner upon recommendation of the board.

2. Board members shall serve without compensation but shall be allowed

their actual and necessary expenses incurred in the performance of their

duties.

3. The board shall meet at such times as the commissioner shall

direct.