Bill > A02653

This bill repeals Section 2852 of the Public Authorities Law and modifies several existing sections of law to remove specific references to senate confirmation procedures for certain chief executive officers. Specifically, the bill eliminates the requirement that the senate confirm appointments of executive directors and chief executive officers within a prescribed time frame, while still maintaining the general principle that these appointments are subject to senate confirmation. The changes affect multiple public authorities, including provisions related to trustees' selection of officers and employees. The modifications remove language that previously mandated confirmation "in accordance with section twenty-eight hundred fifty-two," effectively streamlining the appointment process while retaining senate oversight. The bill also makes some minor technical changes, such as updating terminology (e.g., changing "chairman and vice-chairman" to "chair and vice-chair"). The changes appear designed to provide more flexibility in the appointment process for public authorities while preserving the fundamental requirement of senate confirmation for key leadership positions. The bill is set to take effect immediately upon passage.

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https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/A2653