N.Y. MHY Law § 41.10

§ 41.10 State conference of local mental hygiene directors.\n (a) There is hereby created the New York state conference of local\nmental hygiene directors, hereinafter referred to as the conference.\n (b) The conference shall be composed of all the directors of community\nservices as defined in this chapter.\n (c) The conference shall meet twice a year, or when called by the\nchairman, provided ten days' notice is given.\n (d) The conference shall elect bi-annually, from among its members, a\nchairman, vice-chairman, secretary and treasurer who shall serve for\ntwo-year terms. An executive committee composed of, but not limited to,\nthe above named officials shall be responsible for the convening of\nmeetings, recording and distribution of minutes, and other\nadministrative functions.\n (e) The conference shall have the power to adopt, amend or repeal\nby-laws relating to its business and the conduct of its affairs.\n (f) The conference shall have the following powers:\n 1. To review and comment upon rules or regulations proposed by any of\nthe offices of the department for the operation of local service plans\nand programs. Comments on rules or regulations approved by the\nconference shall be given to the appropriate commissioner or\ncommissioners for review and consideration; and\n 2. To propose rules or regulations governing the operation of the\nlocal services programs, and to forward such proposed rules or\nregulations to the appropriate commissioner or commissioners for review\nand consideration.\n (g) The chairman of the conference may appoint, for the purpose of\nadvising the commissioners, such other committees of the conference as\nhe may from time to time deem necessary.\n