N.Y. SWC Law § 8

§ 8. Organization of directors. (1) The directors of the district\nshall be the governing body thereof. They shall designate a chairman\nand may, from time to time, change such designation. The directors may\ndelegate to their chairman, or to one or more directors, such powers and\nduties as they shall deem proper. They shall designate a secretary and\na treasurer, and an assistant treasurer if necessary, who need not be\ndirectors, and may, from time to time, change such designations. The\nduties of the secretary shall be to record the minutes of all meetings,\ncarry on the necessary correspondence for the district, and other duties\nin line with the position. The duties of the treasurer shall be to\nreceive and have the custody of the funds of the district and to\ndisburse the same for authorized purposes on the order of the directors,\nto keep appropriate and required books and records in connection\ntherewith, and to submit same for examination and make reports to the\ndirectors at any time, upon their request. It shall be the duty of the\nassistant treasurer, if any, to assist the treasurer in the performance\nof his duties. The directors shall furnish to the state committee, upon\nrequest, copies of such rules, orders, contracts, forms, and other\ndocuments as they shall adopt or employ, and such other information\nconcerning their activities as it may require in the performance of its\nduties under this chapter.\n (2) The directors shall provide for the execution of surety bonds for\nany members or employees who shall be entrusted with funds or property;\nshall provide for the keeping of a full and accurate record of all\nproceedings and of all resolutions, regulations and orders issued or\nadopted; and shall provide for an annual audit of the accounts of\nreceipts and disbursements.\n (3) The directors may invite the legislative body of any municipality\nto designate a representative to advise and consult with the directors\nof the district on all questions of program and policy which may affect\nthe property, water supply or other interests of such municipality.\n