§ 270. Division of alcoholic beverage control; state liquor authority. The head of the alcoholic beverage control division shall be the state liquor authority whose members shall consist of a chairman and two commissioners, who shall be appointed by the governor, by and with the advice and consent of the senate.

Terms Used In N.Y. Executive Law 270

  • Advice and consent: Under the Constitution, presidential nominations for executive and judicial posts take effect only when confirmed by the Senate, and international treaties become effective only when the Senate approves them by a two-thirds vote.

Not more than two members of the state liquor authority shall belong to the same political party. All of said members shall be citizens and residents of the state. Such members shall be appointed to serve for a term of three years each and until their successors have been appointed and qualified.

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