NY Educ L § 1205 (2021)
2021 New York Laws EDN - Education Title 1 - General Provisions Article 24 - New York State Rural Education Program Act 1205 - Rural Education Advisory Committee Established.

§ 1205. Rural  education advisory committee established. 1. Subject to the availability of funds appropriated, allocated or otherwise  supplied from any other public or private source for the purposes of implementing the  provisions of this article, a rural education advisory committee is hereby established. Such committee shall be comprised of  nine  members, to  be  appointed  as  follows:  one  by  the temporary president of the senate, one by the speaker of the assembly, one by the governor, and one by the dean of the college of agriculture and life sciences  at  Cornell University. The remaining five members, one of whom shall be a certified teacher who has experience teaching in a rural school district, shall be appointed by the commissioner. The commissioner, or his or her designee, shall serve as chairperson of the committee. Membership on the committee shall be:  (a)  reflective  of  the diversity of the state's rural population and geographic areas, and;  (b) reflective of the diversity of practical knowledge  and  interests in  the  broad  range  of  rural  educational sectors, including but not limited  to,  primary,  secondary  and  post-secondary   educators   and administrators who have experience in a rural school district, community human service providers, the business community, and the general public.   2.  The  chairperson  may  invite individuals to assist or to serve as technical advisors to the committee in the exercise of  its  powers  and duties, as provided in this section.   3. The terms of office of the appointed members of the committee shall be  for four years. Any vacancy occurring in the appointed membership of the committee shall be filled within one  year  by  the  same  authority responsible for the initial appointment of such member.   4.  The  committee  shall  meet  at  least  twice  yearly, and at such additional times as may be determined by the chairperson.   5. Members of the committee shall receive no compensation,  but  shall be  reimbursed  for  their actual and necessary expenses incurred in the performance of their official duties.   6. In the exercise of its powers and duties, the committee shall:  (a) Work  with  the  center  in  developing  priorities  for  targeted research regarding rural education in New York;  (b)  Facilitate  the  development  of policy recommendations which may enhance  access  to,  as  well  as  the  quality  and  productivity  of, educational programs and practices in rural areas;  (c)  Participate  in  the  review  and  authorization of demonstration projects and the development of  alternative  models  for  improved  and potentially more cost-effective educational activities and programs;  (d)  Promote community and school involvement and collaboration in the development and implementation of  policies  and  activities  undertaken pursuant to this article; and  (e)  Prepare  an annual report, as well as special focus reports which may result from specific research  and  other  activities  conducted  in accordance with this article.