New York § 14-0107 - 14-0107New York ocean and Great Lakes ecosystem conservation council

§ 14-0107. 14-0107New York ocean and Great Lakes ecosystem conservation council

§ 14-0107. New York ocean and Great Lakes ecosystem conservation council. 1. There is hereby created the New York ocean and Great Lakes ecosystem conservation council. The council shall consist of the following thirteen members: the commissioners of agriculture and markets, economic development, environmental conservation, general services, parks, recreation and historic preservation, health, education and transportation; the secretary of state; the president of the energy research and development authority; the president of the environmental facilities corporation; the chairman of the state soil and water conservation committee; and the chancellor of the state university of New York; or their respective designees. 2. The commissioner shall serve as chair of the council, and the deputy secretary of state for coastal resources shall serve as such council's executive director. 3. Members of the council shall receive no compensation but shall be entitled to reimbursement for any necessary expenses incurred in connection with the performance of their duties. 4. The council shall meet at least quarterly.