VTL 543 — Legislation

Legislation Search OpenLegislation Statutes Search Term Search icon Search previous SECTION 542 Composition of the board up ARTICLE 21-B Medical Advisory Board next SECTION 544 Responsibilities Viewing most recent revision (from 2014-09-22) View historical revision as of: -- Choose a Date -- 2014-09-22 Share Facebook Email SECTION 543 Appointment; compensation; meetings Vehicle & Traffic (VAT) CHAPTER 71, TITLE 5, ARTICLE 21-B § 543. Appointment; compensation; meetings. 1. The members of the board shall be appointed by the commissioner. Before such appointments are made, the commissioner shall consult with the medical society of the state of New York in order to obtain their advice regarding the physician appointments. The commissioner shall consult with the optometric council of New York state and the New York state optometric association regarding the appointment of an optometrist, and the New York state psychological association regarding the appointment of a psychologist. The board members shall be appointed to serve three year terms except that four such members initially appointed shall serve one year terms, five shall serve two year terms and five shall serve three year terms. The commissioner shall designate the chairman of the board. Members representing other specialties and interests may be appointed by the commissioner upon recommendation of the board. 2. Board members shall serve without compensation but shall be allowed their actual and necessary expenses incurred in the performance of their duties. 3. The board shall meet at such times as the commissioner shall direct.