N.Y. Environmental Conservation Law § 7-0101

§ 7-0101. Council of environmental advisors; creation; membership;\n qualifications.\n There is hereby continued in the Executive Department a council to be\nknown as the Council of Environmental Advisers, to provide special\ncounsel to the Governor on environmental policy matters affecting the\nstate. The council shall consist of seven members who shall be private\ncitizens, representative of a broad range of interests and disciplines\nrelated to the quality of our environment and responsive to the full\nrange of needs and concerns of our present and future generations. The\nGovernor shall appoint the members by and with the advice and consent of\nthe Senate and designate one from among the members to serve as chairman\nof the council.\n