2010 New York Code
ENV - Environmental Conservation
Article 7 - (7-0101 - 7-0109) COUNCIL OF ENVIRONMENTAL ADVISERS
7-0107 - General functions, powers and duties.

§ 7-0107. General functions, powers and duties.
    1.  In  providing  counsel  to  the  Governor  on environmental policy
  matters, the council shall:
    a. Advise  the  Governor  on  comprehensive  environmental  management
  policy for the state.
    b.  At  the  request  of the Governor, provide an overview in both the
  public and private sector on matters affecting the  environment,  giving
  its judgment on specific matters referred to it.
    c.  Develop  or  cause  to  be  developed  guidelines for weighing the
  complex  interrelationships  between  environmental  quality,   economic
  development, and the growing population associated with economic growth.
    d. Study and from time to time report to the Governor on environmental
  conditions and trends in the state.
    e.  Recommend  state environmental policies, including legislation for
  implementation thereof, to improve the functioning of the state and  the
  environment of the state.
    2.  To assist in carrying out the aforementioned functions as provided
  in this section, the council may:
    a. Request and shall receive from  any  court,  department,  division,
  board,  bureau,  commission  or  agency  of  the  state or any political
  subdivision thereof, such assistance as will enable it properly to carry
  out its powers and duties under this section.
    b. Make or recommend such special environmental studies  as  it  deems
  appropriate or desirable.
    c.  Hold  public  and  private  hearings  for specified purposes, take
  testimony, subpoena witnesses, and require production of books, records,
  and papers.
    d. Report its findings to the Governor.