393 - State commission on the quality of foster care; organization. - New York Statutes

* § 393. State commission on the quality of foster care; organization. 1. There shall be a state commission on the quality of foster care within the executive department. It shall consist of five persons appointed by the governor by and with the consent of the senate. Of the five appointees, at least three shall have demonstrated expertise in the care and treatment of children in the foster care system. The members of the commission, except for the chairman who shall devote full time to his or her duties, shall receive no compensation for their services but shall be reimbursed for expenses actually and necessarily incurred in the performance of their duties within appropriations made available therefore. 2. The members shall hold office for terms of five years; provided that of the members first appointed, two shall serve for a term of two years and three shall serve for a term of five years from January first next succeeding his or her appointment. Any member of the commission may be removed by the governor for cause. 3. Any member chosen to fill a vacancy created other than by expiration of a term shall be appointed for the unexpired term of the member he or she is to succeed. Vacancies caused by expiration of term or otherwise shall be filled in the same manner as original appointments. * NB Repealed June 30, 2012