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N.Y. PBH Law § 800

This is the official text of N.Y. PBH Law § 800, part of New York’s PBH Law — part of the compiled statutory law of New York, published by the state as "PBH Law." Browse the sections below, each linked to its official government source.

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State health research council

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§ 800. State health research council. There is hereby established in\nthe health department a state health research council. The council shall\nconsist of the commissioners of health, mental hygiene, environmental\nconservation, and education, the chancellor of the state university and\nsuch other persons as the governor shall appoint, not exceeding\ntwenty-nine in number inclusive of the ex-officio members. The chairman\nof the council shall be appointed by the governor. All appointments to\nthe council shall be upon the advice and consent of the senate. Members\nshall serve for three-year terms; provided, however, that of the members\nfirst appointed pursuant to this section, ten shall serve for a term of\none year only, and ten shall serve for a term of two years only.\nMembers of the council shall receive no compensation for their services\nas members, but shall be allowed their actual and necessary expenses\nincurred in the performance of their duties. The principal office of the\ncouncil shall be located in the county of Albany.\n

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