NY Gen Bus L § 403 (2021)
2021 New York Laws GBS - General Business Article 27 - Licensing of Nail Specialty, Natural Hair Styling, Esthetics and Cosmetology 403 - Advisory Committee.

§  403.  Advisory  committee. 1. There shall be established within the   department an advisory committee which shall  consist  of  nine  members   broadly representative of the appearance enhancement industry; including   one  person  engaged in the practice of either nail specialty or waxing;   two persons engaged in natural  hair  styling;  one  of  whom  shall  be   knowledgeable  in the practice of styling techniques which place tension   on the hair roots, and one of whom  shall  ensure  strict  adherence  to   quality  services  for all clients of all hair types, including, but not   limited to, curl pattern, hair strand thickness, and volume of hair; one   person engaged in esthetics; two persons  engaged  in  cosmetology;  two   persons engaged in training of persons for such practices and one person   licensed as a dermatologist. The secretary shall appoint such persons to   serve  on  the advisory committee, provided, that two shall be appointed   by the secretary on the recommendation of the temporary president of the   senate and two shall be appointed by the secretary on the recommendation   of the speaker of the assembly. Each member of the  committee  shall  be   appointed  for  terms  of  two  years. Any member may be reappointed for   additional terms. The secretary shall designate from among  the  members   of  the  committee  a chairperson who shall serve at the pleasure of the   secretary.2. The advisory committee shall meet no less  than  three  times  each   year.3.  The  advisory  committee shall advise the secretary on all matters   relating to this article, and on such other  matters  as  the  secretary   shall   request.   In  advising  the  secretary  on  matters  concerning   professional education or curriculum, inclusive of  the  maintenance  of   cultural and ethnic awareness within the prescribed curriculum in regard   to  hair types, including, but not limited to, curl pattern, hair strand   thickness, and volume of hair, the  advisory  committee  shall,  to  the   extent  practicable,  consult  with  the state education department. The   advisory committee is directed, in consultation with the  department  of   state, the New York state office for the prevention of domestic violence   and an advocacy group recognized by the federal department of health and   human  services,  which has the ability to coordinate statewide and with   local communities on programming and educational  materials  related  to   the  prevention and intervention of domestic violence in New York state,   to develop, provide for and integrate  awareness  training  on  domestic   violence  and  sexual assault for all prospective students seeking to be   licensed under this article. Further, on a  voluntary  basis  for  those   seeking  to  renew  their  license  as  provided  for in this article to   develop and provide access to educational material for domestic violence   and sexual assault awareness.4. The secretary shall designate an employee of the department to  act   as  secretary of the advisory committee, and shall provide such advisory   committee such stenographic or other assistance as may be necessary.5. Members of the advisory committee shall receive no compensation but   shall be entitled to actual and necessary traveling and  other  expenses   while engaged in the performance of such member's duties hereunder.