Section 15-2901. Water resources planning council; organization

There  is  hereby  established  within the department of environmental
  conservation a water resources planning council.  It  shall  consist  of
  fifteen members, including the commissioners of agriculture and markets,
  economic     development,     environmental     conservation,    health,
  transportation, the chair of the public service commission, president of
  the New York state energy research and development authority,  secretary
  of  state and seven members to be appointed by the governor including at
  least one member who shall  have  expertise  in  the  science  of  water
  resources planning and at least one member selected from a list proposed
  by  public interest or environmental citizens organizations. These seven
  members shall serve terms of four years each. Two of the  members  shall
  be  appointed  upon  the  recommendation  of  the majority leader of the
  senate and two of the members shall be appointed upon the recommendation
  of the speaker of the assembly. The governor shall select a  chair  from
  among  the  members.    Meetings  of  the council shall be called by the
  chair. Members shall receive reimbursement for expenses.