N.Y. Exec. Law § 165

§ 165. Commission on uniform state laws; object; membership; term of\noffice; expenses. The commission on uniform state laws is continued. It\nshall be the object of the commission to examine various statutes and\nfields of law and to consult and cooperate with similar commissions in\nother states with a view to promoting uniform legislation throughout the\nUnited States whenever practicable. The commission may recommend such\nlegislation as may accomplish its objective. It shall consist of five\nmembers appointed by the governor. The members shall hold office and may\nbe removed at the pleasure of the governor. The commission shall serve\nwithout compensation, but each commissioner shall be entitled to receive\nhis actual disbursements for his expenses in performing the duties of\nhis office. The commission may employ such persons and incur such\nexpenses as may be necessary for the performance of its duties within\nthe amounts appropriated therefor. The commission shall report to the\nlegislature whenever the commission deems it necessary and shall report\nto the legislature upon its request. Such reports shall consist of an\naccount of the transactions of the commission and its advice and\nrecommendations.\n