Advisory Committees

Genesee County Legislature Advisory Committees

Advisory committees, boards and councils help support the work of the Genesee County Legislature and provide community input on issues that affect Genesee County.

For questions about advisory committees, contact the Genesee County Legislature Office.

Phone: 585-344-2550 ext. 2202
Email: Lisa.Casey@geneseeny.gov

Submit the Advisory Committee Interest Form

Download the 2026 Advisory Committees Directory (PDF)(PDF, 522KB)

Administrative Water Review Board

Established: Resolution No. 222-2024, May 23, 2024

Responsibilities and Duties

1. Establish criteria for required review of new water supply requests or expanded water supply requests.
2. Establish a water supply request form.
3. Set a framework or matrix for approval or denial of requests.
4. Compile required data on water resources, supply, usage and existing plans.
5. Establish meeting times and frequency.
6. Establish a system for notifying applicants of Review Board decisions.
7. Appoint a clerk or secretary as needed.
8. Maintain communication with stakeholders, including municipalities, the Genesee County Economic Development Agency, the Legislature, Water Resources Agency and Monroe County Water Authority.

Affirmative Action Advisory Committee

Established: Resolution No. 145-1992

Responsibilities include: Assisting in the dissemination of Affirmative Action information, developing specific recommendations concerning the County's Affirmative Action Program, identifying areas where the program is not responsive to the needs of protected class employees, and identifying and expanding recruitment sources to attract a broader field of applicants.

Aging Advisory Council

Established: Resolution No. 136-1972. Revised by Resolution No. 214-2016 (By-Laws), Resolution No. 146-2018 and Resolution No. 130-2019.

Membership: Includes consumer and provider members with representatives from each Legislature District, Social Security, Genesee Community College, Salvation Army and Social Services.

Meetings: First Wednesday of every month at 2:30 p.m., except July and August, at the Office for the Aging.

Membership terms: Members in good standing may serve a maximum of three consecutive terms, totaling nine consecutive years.

Term: 3 years

Agricultural and Farmland Protection Board

Established: Resolution No. 19-1993

Responsibilities include: Providing expert advice regarding farming and farm resources within proposed or established agricultural areas and their relationship to the County as a whole. The Board reviews and recommends revisions to the classification of specific land areas based on local soil, land and climatic conditions and reviews Notices of Intent involving public funding for certain construction projects within agricultural districts.

Membership: Four active farmers residing in the County, one agribusiness representative, one representative of an organization dedicated to farmland preservation, a County Cooperative Extension Agent, County Director of Planning, County Director of Real Property Tax Services, Chair of the County Soil and Water Conservation District Board of Directors and a Legislature liaison.

Meetings: Quarterly at 11:00 a.m. at County Building II. The 2026 schedule in the source document lists March 16, June 17, September 15 and December 15.

Term: 4 years

Airport Advisory Committee

Established: Resolution No. 240-1974. Master Plan: Resolution No. 250-1977.

Responsibilities include: Reviewing and making recommendations on airport policy, future development and the needs of user groups.

Membership: A cross-section of airport user groups representing commercial, agricultural, flight instruction, private pilots, tenants and citizens.

Meetings: At the call of the Committee Chair at the Genesee County Airport.

Term: 3 years

Black Creek Watershed Coalition

Established: Resolution No. 246-2002

Purpose: An intermunicipal agreement between Genesee, Orleans and Monroe counties for a cooperative effort to improve water quality in the Black Creek Watershed.

Criminal Justice Advisory Council

Established: Resolution No. 293-1981. Amendments include Resolution No. 349-2016, Resolution No. 65-2018 and Resolution No. 77-2024.

Responsibilities include: Promoting public safety through improved coordination and cooperation among criminal justice agencies and community organizations. The Council advises on criminal justice resources and services, serves as an Alternatives to Incarceration Committee pursuant to New York State Executive Law Section 261, and advises the County Legislature on criminal justice matters.

Meetings: Monthly on the second Wednesday at 8:00 a.m. at the Sheriff's Administration Building Conference Room.

Term: Ex-officio members are appointed by the Council and do not have voting privileges.

Representatives and Citizen Members

• Batavia City Court
• Batavia City Police
• Citizen Representative (2)
• Consumer Representative
• Corfu Police
• Magistrates & Court Clerks' Association
• County Court
• Mental Health Association
• County Jail
• County Legislature
• County Manager
• Crime Victim
• Department of Social Services
• Dispute Resolution
• District Attorney
• Drug/Treatment Courts
• Genesee County Mental Health
• Genesee Justice
• Hope Haven
• Horizon Health Services
• Immigration Customs Enforcement
• Justice for Children Advocacy Center
• Legislature Liaison - Gordon Dibble
• LeRoy Village Police
• New York State Police
• NYS Parole/DOCCS
• Probation Department
• Public Defender
• Sheriff
• STOP-DWI Coordinator
• UConnectCare Behavioral Health Services
• Veteran Administration Police
• YWCA

DEC Region 8 Advisory Committee

Open Space Conservation Plan Advisory Committee

Established: Approved by Governor Cuomo in 1992. In 1993, Environmental Protection Fund legislation gave the plan additional significance.

Deferred Compensation Board

Established: Resolution No. 180-1995

Responsibilities include: Ensuring County compliance with Deferred Compensation rules and regulations, reviewing regulation changes made by the New York State Board and recommending corresponding action by the County Legislature.

Meetings: Annually

Term: Ex-officio

• Legislature Chair
• County Manager
• County Employee
• County Treasurer
• County Personnel Officer

Deferred Compensation Review Committee

Responsibilities include: Reviewing request for proposal specifications, evaluating proposals and making a recommendation to the County Legislature.

Meetings: Convened every five years

Term: Ex-officio

• Legislature Chair
• Legislature Member - Pleasure of the Committee
• County Treasurer
• County Manager
• County Personnel Officer
• Purchasing Director
• Union Employee - County

Emergency Management Task Force

Established: Resolution Nos. 117-2000 and 144-2020

Responsibilities include: Developing a plan to assist local departments in meeting daytime response needs for fire and emergency medical calls and studying recruitment, retention and use of resources affecting emergency fire and medical response during daytime hours.

Enhanced 911 Operations Board

Established: Resolution No. 204-2005 and Resolution No. 232-2017, adoption of bylaws and appointment of ex-officio members.

Responsibilities include: Advising and making recommendations on matters related to operation of the Genesee County Public Safety Answering Point (PSAP), including procedures, policies, equipment, personnel, training and long-range plans.

Membership: Eight members appointed by the Legislature and two ex-officio members.

Meetings: Monthly on the second Thursday at 10:00 a.m., alternating locations.

• Genesee County Sheriff
• Genesee County Emergency Management Coordinator
• City of Batavia Police Chief
• Village of LeRoy Police Chief
• Representatives from the New York State Police
• Chair of the Genesee County Fire Advisory Board
• Chair of the Genesee County EMS Council
• Representative from the Genesee County Legislature - John Borrelli
• Director of Emergency Communications
• Director of Information Technology

Ethics Board

Established: Resolution No. 313-1990 was repealed and declared null. Established by Resolution No. 278-2021, effective June 2021. Resolution No. 42-2024 appointed Ann Marie Mattice.

Membership: The Board of Ethics consists of five members. A majority may not be officers or employees of the County of Genesee or municipalities located in Genesee County. At least one member must be an elected or appointed officer or employee of the County or a municipality within the County.

Finger Lakes Regional Economic Development Council

Authority: Pursuant to New York State Unconsolidated Laws.

Membership: The CEO of the Genesee County Economic Development Center and the Legislature Chair serve as ad hoc members, with the Vice Chair serving as fill-in.

Fish and Wildlife Management Board - District Region #8

Responsibilities include: Reviewing and discussing mutual problems, recommending policy and suggesting new legislation for lawmakers and the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation on a statewide basis.

Membership: A minimum three-member board appointed by the Legislature, including a sportsman, landowner and Legislator. The Chair of the Soil & Water Conservation District or designee is also an automatic member.

Meetings: County meetings are held as needed. The Regional Board meets quarterly on the second Thursday. The source lists March 12, June 4, September 3 and December 3 at approximately 5:00 p.m. in Canandaigua.

Term: 2 years

Genesee Community College Board of Trustees

Responsibilities include: Overseeing a wide range of College business, including approval of new curricula, facilities decisions, appointment of the President, review and approval of the College budget, collective bargaining agreements, and participation in College ceremonies and graduation.

Membership: Nine members: four appointed by the New York State Governor and five appointed by the County Legislature. Students elect a tenth Board member annually for a one-year term.

Meetings: Regular monthly meetings at 6:30 p.m. in the College Board Room at Genesee Community College. The 2026 dates listed in the source are January 13, March 10, April 14, May 12, June 9, July 14, August 11, September 8, October 6, November 10 and December 8. There is no February meeting listed.

Term: 7 years

Genesee County Economic Development Corporation

Established: Resolution No. 177-1970, Resolution No. 225-1979 and Resolution No. 381-2012.

Membership: Seven volunteer members appointed by the Genesee County Legislature. Resolution No. 381-2012 established terms for corporation members.

Meetings: Regular Board meetings are held at 4:00 p.m. at Med Tech. The source lists January 15, February 5, March 26, May 7, June 4, July 2, August 6, September 3, October 29 and December 17.

Term: 6 years. Resolution No. 381-2012 states that non-legislature appointments continue at the pleasure of the Genesee County Legislature but may not exceed six years without an approved reappointment or new appointment.

Genesee County Jury Board

Section 503 of New York State Judiciary Law requires the Legislature to designate one of its members to serve.

• Legislature Chair - Christian Yunker
• Commissioner of Jurors - Sarah Kingdon
• Judge Melissa Cianfrini
• Judge Emilio Colaiacovo - Chairman

Genesee Finger Lakes Regional Planning Council

Established: Created in 1977 with the counties of Genesee, Livingston, Monroe, Ontario, Orleans, Seneca, Wayne, Wyoming and Yates.

Responsibilities include: Developing area-wide approaches to regional problems and providing technical assistance in support of local planning and development efforts. Council members determine Council priorities, work programs, budgets and operating procedures.

Membership: 32 representatives from member counties, including the Chair of each County Legislature, other County Legislators and/or private citizens with influential community roles.

Meetings: The Council and Executive Committee meet quarterly in February, June, August and December on the second or fourth Thursday at 11:00 a.m.

Term: Unexpired

Genesee County Funding Corporation

Genesee Valley Regional Market Authority

Stephen Starowitz serves at the pleasure of the appointing body pursuant to Resolution No. 231-2013.

Genesee Workforce Development Board

Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) replaced the Workforce Investment Act in 2014, with the federal change effective July 1, 2015.

Established: Resolution No. 386-1999, revised by Resolution No. 41-2000 and Resolution No. 135-2015.

Membership: The chairperson must be a business representative. A majority of members must be business representatives who reside or have their principal place of business in the GLOW counties. Twenty percent of members must be workforce representatives. Required representation also includes Wagner-Peyser, Adult Education and Literacy, higher education, economic and community development, and vocational rehabilitation. WIOA allows optional and discretionary appointments and allows members to represent multiple required representation categories.

Meetings: Third Tuesday in January, March, May, June, September, November and December from 4:30 to 6:00 p.m. at Genesee Community College.

Term: 2 years

Health Board

Established: Resolution No. 50-1953. Amended by Resolution No. 353-2006 and Resolution No. 244-2015, which abolished the Genesee County Board of Health and combined the Board of Health with Orleans County effective July 1, 2015.

Responsibilities include: Enforcing applicable New York State Public Health Law, New York State Sanitary Code, certain Department of Environmental Conservation codes and the Genesee County Sanitary Code, and recommending and setting policies and procedures for the Health Department.

Membership: Three physicians, one representative from the County Legislature and three members at large. According to the source document, one additional member from the City of Batavia is entitled to appointment.

Meetings: Quarterly on the first Tuesday in February, April, June, August, October and December at 4:30 p.m. in alternating Health Department offices. Members are paid a $20 stipend per meeting.

Term: 6 years, staggered

Housing Initiatives Committee

Established: Resolution No. 83-1974, amended April 13, 1983. Resolution No. 330-2003 abolished the Housing Council and merged it with the Housing Initiatives Committee.

Responsibilities include: Using previous housing studies to identify areas where involvement can produce measurable results, reviewing proposed housing projects and sponsoring educational programs.

Membership: Local government, private market interests and concerned community group members.

• Patti Michalak, Town of Batavia - Chair
• PathStone Corporation - Lead Agency
• Batavia Housing Authority
• Rural Economic and Community Development
• Independent Living of the Genesee Region
• Genesee Valley Rural Preservation Council
• Genesee County Department of Social Services
• Genesee County Office for the Aging
• Genesee County Planning
• County Manager's Office
• Various Community Members - Assessor, Property Owners, etc.

Local Emergency Planning Committee (LEPC)

Established: Pursuant to Subtitle A, Section 301 of Title III Emergency Planning and Right-to-Know of the Superfund Amendments and Reauthorization Act of 1986.

Responsibilities include: Developing an emergency response plan for Genesee County and its municipalities and revising the plan annually.

Membership: Appointed by the New York State Disaster Preparedness Commission, designated by the Governor as the State Emergency Response Commission.

Term: Unexpired

• Elected State Official
• Civil Defense
• Fire Service
• First Aid
• Transportation
• Local Environment
• Facility Representatives
• Planning Department
• School System
• Law Enforcement
• Hospital Representatives
• Broadcast Media
• Print Media
• Community Group
• Health Representative
• Liaison Members

Mental Health/Community Service Board

Established: Resolution No. 45-1965 (Local Law One of 1965), amended by Local Law Four of 1985, Local Law Three of 2005, Resolution No. 52-2013 and Resolution No. 335-2013.

Responsibilities include: Addressing the major disability areas identified in the source document and serving as a policy-making board. The Board reviews services, determines needs and develops programs related to prevention, treatment, social and vocational rehabilitation, consultation and public education.

Membership: Nine members appointed by the Legislature.

Meetings: At least 10 meetings per year at 3:30 p.m. in the Mental Health Board Room. The source lists January 22, February 26, March 26, April 23, May 21, June 25, August 27, September 24, October 22 and December 3. A $40 stipend is paid per meeting.

Term: 4 years

Oak Orchard Watershed District Board

Resolution No. 387-2022 established the Oak Orchard Small Watershed Protection District Administrative Board, also known as the Oak Orchard Administrative Board.

Established: Resolution No. 27-1979, Resolution No. 52-2001 and Resolution No. 387-2022.

Membership: A minimum of two members from Genesee County and two from Orleans County.

Term: 2 years

Parks, Recreation & Forest Advisory Committee

Established: Resolution No. 74-1995. Modified by Resolution No. 211-2023.

Responsibilities include: Developing and updating a comprehensive County Parks, Recreation and Forestry Plan; updating site-specific park and forestry plans; developing park policies, guidelines and regulations; and providing ongoing guidance on park, recreation and forest projects and activities.

Membership: Nine members, one from each Legislature District.

Meetings: 6:00 p.m. on the third Tuesday every other month at the Interpretive Center Conference Center. The source lists January 20, March 17, May 19, July 14, September 15 and November 17.

Term: 3 years

Planning Board

Established: Resolution No. 195-1966, amended December 6, 1967.

Responsibilities include: Reviewing certain planning and zoning actions and subdivision plats by cities, towns and villages within the County pursuant to Sections 239-l, 239-m and 239-n of New York State General Municipal Law; assisting with updates to the County Comprehensive Plan pursuant to Section 239-d; and serving as the appeals board for decisions of the County Water System Hookup Administrative Review Committee under the Genesee County Smart Growth Plan.

Membership: Nine members, including one Legislator and eight interested citizens serving voluntarily. The source states that under New York State General Municipal Law Section 239-c(2)(e), members do not receive salary or compensation but may be reimbursed for authorized, actual and necessary travel and expenses.

Meetings: Second Thursday of each month at 7:00 p.m. in the Large Conference Room of County Building II. The source lists January 8, February 12, March 12, April 9, May 7, June 11, July 9, August 13, September 10, October 8, November 12 and December 10.

Term: 3 years

Radio Amateur Civil Emergency Service Office

Established: Section 606 of the Communications Act of 1934, as amended by Part 97.407 of the Federal Communications Commission.

Responsibilities include: Serving during civil defense emergencies. Radio Amateur Civil Emergency Service (RACES) provides communications and warning links to supplement state and local government agencies when normal communication systems are overloaded, damaged or disrupted by disaster.

Resources Conservation and Development Council - Great Lakes

Established: Resolution No. 32-1993

Rochester-Genesee Regional Transportation Authority

Established: With counties in the Genesee Finger Lakes Region: Genesee, Livingston, Monroe, Ontario, Orleans, Seneca, Wayne, Wyoming and Yates.

Responsibilities include: Addressing transportation needs of member counties.

Membership: Participating counties may submit names to the Governor for appointment based on population. Genesee County has one member of the Board.

Meetings: The Board of Commissioners meets quarterly from noon to 2:00 p.m. in Rochester. The Regional Operating Committee and local advisory boards meet quarterly.

Soil & Water Conservation District Directors

Established: Resolution No. 29-1944, updated March 27, 2013 and Resolution No. 183-2016.

Responsibilities include: Setting policy and guiding District employees and USDA Soil Conservation Service employees regarding drainage, erosion control and other conservation issues involving soil and water. Staff works with farmers and non-farm landowners.

Membership: Five-member Board of Directors consisting of two County Legislators, two practicing farmers and one at-large member representing urban, suburban and rural non-farm landowner interests.

Meetings: Second Wednesday of each month at 8:30 a.m. at the Soil & Water Conservation District Office in Batavia, with up to six special meetings per year. A $40 meeting stipend is paid except to Legislature liaisons.

Term: 3 years, staggered

STOP-DWI Advisory Committee

Established: Resolution No. 130-1983. Terms established May 13, 1987.

Responsibilities include: Ensuring involvement and input in detection and arrest, prosecution, treatment, education and public awareness.

Meetings: Volunteer committee meeting quarterly on the third Thursday in February, May, August and November at 1:30 p.m. at the Sheriff's building.

Term: 3 years

Traffic Safety Board

Established: Local Law 3 of 1975 and Resolution No. 191. Reorganized by Resolution No. 104-1988 and Resolution No. 380-2023.

Responsibilities include: Promoting street and highway traffic safety; developing countywide highway safety programs; coordinating traffic safety education efforts; cooperating with local officials; and studying traffic conditions on streets and highways throughout the County.

Membership: At least 10 Genesee County residents interested in traffic safety and traffic issues, appointed by the County Legislature.

Meetings: Quarterly on the third Tuesday in March, June, September and December at 3:00 p.m., generally at the County Sheriff's Office multipurpose conference room.

Term: 3 years

Transportation Coordinating Committee

Established: Resolution No. 91-1995

Responsibilities include: Facilitating communication among agencies, coordinating grant applications and seeking additional funding for public and specialized transportation services.

Membership: Representatives from the County Manager's Office, Department of Social Services, Job Development, Community Mental Health Services, Office for the Aging, Center for Independent Living, Chamber of Commerce, City of Batavia and private citizens.

Representatives as Needed

• Legislature Liaison
• Assistant to the County Manager
• Planning Director
• RGRTA
• Batavia Bus Service
• Mental Health Budget Officer
• Genesee Transportation Council
• Attica Bus Service
• ARC Coordinator of Transportation
• Chamber of Commerce
• Community Action
• DSS Fiscal Officer
• Center for Independent Living
• County Manager
• OFA
• Job Development Director
• DSS Transportation Coordinator
• City of Batavia

Water Resource Agency

Established: Resolution No. 495-1998. Membership updated by Resolution No. 129-2014 and GAM 130-2014. Amended by Resolution No. 454-2024.

Responsibilities and Powers

1. Assemble data relating to water resources available to the County, both within and outside its boundaries.
2. Assist in planning and design of coordinated water resource and transmission projects and make recommendations regarding those projects.
3. Recommend and assist with development of intermunicipal agreements and grant applications for water supply and transmission pursuant to Article 5-G of General Municipal Law.
4. Contract for engineering and related technical services within annual budget appropriations and, if requested, provide services to municipalities pursuant to contract.
5. Contract for other necessary services within annual budget appropriations, subject to applicable General Municipal Law and County audit requirements.
6. Serve as the administrative head or body of any county water district created in the future.
7. Coordinate implementation of county water resource or transmission projects or districts with comprehensive planning, land-use regulation and applicable intermunicipal agreements.
8. Exercise other lawful powers and duties conferred by the County Legislature without modifying, transferring or abolishing authority of the Legislature, County departments or elected or appointed officials.

Membership: Nine members, with no more than three County Legislators serving at one time. Membership includes a representative from the Genesee Association of Municipalities appointed by the County Legislature.

Meetings: 2026 Board meetings are listed for January, April, July and October at 8:30 a.m.

The Agency prepares an annual report of its activities for the County Legislature no later than October 1 of each year.

Term: 3 years

Water System Hookup Administrative Committee

Established: Resolution No. 242-2001. Expanded by Resolution No. 346-2007 to add farmer representatives.

Responsibilities include: Reviewing requests for water hookups in municipalities that do not have authority from the County Legislature to approve their own hookups. A 2007 revision to the Smart Growth Plan added a farmer representative and alternate from the County Agricultural and Farmland Protection Board.

Meetings: As needed

• Genesee County Planning Director
• Genesee County Senior Planner
• Director of Genesee County Cornell Cooperative Extension
• District Manager for the Soil & Water Conservation District
• Primary Farmer Representative
• Alternate Farmer Representative

Western Regional Off-Track Betting Corporation

Youth Board

Established: Amended in 2009, Resolution No. 126-2017 and Resolution No. 43-2023.

Responsibilities include: Developing recommendations and programs for prevention and control of youth delinquency and crime and supporting youth development. The Board acts as a liaison among executive, administrative and legislative bodies on youth issues; encourages cooperation among employers, labor organizations, churches, recreation programs, employment programs, service clubs and other organizations; reviews and analyzes grants; considers the creation or expansion of recreation and youth service projects; and reviews statistical information related to youth crime and delinquency trends.

Membership: 20 members representing municipalities, County agencies and youth. The source lists municipal representation for Elba; Darien/Corfu/Pembroke; Oakfield/Alabama; Byron/Bergen; Pavilion/Bethany; LeRoy; Stafford; Alexander; Town of Batavia; and two representatives from the City of Batavia. Additional representatives include the Sheriff's Office, Probation Department, Department of Social Services, Job Development Bureau, Health Department and four youth representatives.

Meetings: At 5:30 p.m. at Genesee County Department of Social Services. The 2026 dates listed in the source are January 26, February 23, March 23, April 21, June 8, September 28, October 26 and November 30.

Term: 3 years