Bill > A01717

This bill modifies the composition of the New York City Water Board by changing how its seven members are appointed. Previously, all members were appointed by the mayor, but now the appointments will be distributed among different city officials: four members will still be appointed by the mayor, while one member each will be appointed by the city council speaker, the city comptroller, and the public advocate. Additionally, the bill requires that all appointed members must be confirmed by the city council before they can begin their term. The bill also introduces new eligibility restrictions, specifying that no appointee can be a current city employee or have served as a city employee in the past six months. Furthermore, instead of the mayor appointing the board's chairman, the chair will now be elected by the board members themselves, following specific quorum and voting requirements. The board members will continue to serve two-year terms, with the initial four members serving one-year terms, and at least one member must have expertise in water resource development. Vacancies will be filled using the same appointment process as original appointments.

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https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/A1717