§ 800. State health research council. There is hereby established in
the health department a state health research council. The council shall
consist of the commissioners of health, mental hygiene, environmental
conservation, and education, the chancellor of the state university and
such other persons as the governor shall appoint, not exceeding
twenty-nine in number inclusive of the ex-officio members. The chairman
of the council shall be appointed by the governor. All appointments to
the council shall be upon the advice and consent of the senate. Members
shall serve for three-year terms; provided, however, that of the members
first appointed pursuant to this section, ten shall serve for a term of
one year only, and ten shall serve for a term of two years only.
Members of the council shall receive no compensation for their services
as members, but shall be allowed their actual and necessary expenses
incurred in the performance of their duties. The principal office of the
council shall be located in the county of Albany.