Section 41.10. State conference of local mental hygiene directors

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