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Formal Opinion No. 98-F5 Hon. Jonathan Siegall Associate Director Long Island Rail Road Commuter's Council 347 Madison Avenue New York, N Y 10017

Dear Mr. Siegall:

You have requested an opinion regarding whether the unexcused absence of a member of the Long Island Rail Road Commuter's Council ("LIRRCC") from three consecutive regular meetings vacates that member's position on the LIRRCC.

Members of the LIRRCC are appointed by the Governor. Public Authorities Law § 1266-d(2). To date, the member at issue has had 12 consecutive unexcused absences from the regular meetings of the LIRRCC. You have…