Traumatic Brain Injury Services Coordinating Council (TBISCC)
This Advisory Council was established pursuant to Chapter 196 of the Laws of 1994 and is cited in the Public Health Law (PHL) as Article 27-CC, sections 2740-2744.
In recognition of the intent of New York State to continue to promote the health, safety and welfare of all the citizens of this state, the Department of Health shall develop, promote and encourage quality community-based health care, educational, residential, vocational, rehabilitation, family support and other essential services for persons with traumatic brain injury and their families.
The Council is charged with recommending to the Department long range objectives, goals and priorities. It shall also provide advice on the planning, coordination and development of services needed to meet the needs of persons with traumatic brain injury and their families.
The Council consists of seventeen (17) persons. Non-ex officio members on the Council appointed by the Governor, Senate, and Assembly shall serve for three (3) year terms and may be re-appointed upon the completion of their term.
The Council consists of the following persons or their designees: the Commissioners of Health, People with Developmental Disabilities, Mental Health, Education, Alcoholism and Substance Abuse Services, and the Executive Director of the Justice Center for the Protection of People with Special Needs.
In addition, the Council consists of the following persons: five persons appointed by the Governor, three of whom shall be persons with traumatic brain injury and two of whom shall be representative of the public and have demonstrated expertise and interest in traumatic brain injury; two persons appointed by the Temporary President of the Senate, one of whom shall be a person with traumatic brain injury and one of whom shall be representative of the public and have a demonstrated expertise and interest in traumatic brain injury; two persons appointed by the Speaker of the Assembly, one of whom shall be a person with traumatic brain injury and one of whom shall be representative of the public and have demonstrated expertise and interest in traumatic brain injury; one person appointed by the Minority Leader of the Senate who shall be a person with traumatic brain injury or be representative of the public and have a demonstrated expertise and interest in traumatic brain injury; and one person appointed by the Minority Leader of the Assembly who shall be a person with traumatic brain injury or be representative of the public and have a demonstrated expertise and interest in traumatic brain injury.
Membership
Name | Degree | Appointing Authority | Seat Category | County of Residence | Initial Appointment | Reappointment | Term Expiration |
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*Jeffrey J. Bazarian; Chair | MD, MPH | Minority Leader of the Assembly | Public Rep. | Monroe | 10/24/2018 | 8/17/2012 | |
Michael Kaplen, Esq. | JD | Speaker of the Assembly | Public Rep. | Manhattan (New York County) | 7/1/2003 | 3/13/2012 | 2/12/2013 |
Michael Davison | Speaker of the Assembly | Individual with TBI | Onondaga | 2/13/1995 | 4/9/1998 | 2/12/2001 | |
Vacant | Governor | Public Rep. | |||||
Clifford Hymowitz | Governor | Individual with TBI | Suffolk | 5/14/2018 | 2/2/2022 | 4/8/2025 | |
Megan Clothier | AICP, CEP | Governor | Individual with TBI | Warren | 3/6/2013 | 9/16/2022 | 2/11/2023 |
Brent Feuz | Governor | Individual with TBI | Saratoga | 9/4/2014 | 1/14/2017 | ||
Christina LeBeau | Governor | Public Rep. | Albany | 8/5/2024 | 2/26/2025 | ||
Ed Devitt II | Temporary President of the Senate | Individual with TBI | Rockland | 2/19/2020 | 2/7/2022 | ||
Maureen Hanse | Minority Leader of the Senate | Public Rep. | Greene | 3/11/2024 | 8/9/2024 | ||
Vacant | Temporary President of the Senate | Public Rep. | |||||
Commissioner Designees | |||||||
Michael Jabonaski | MPA | Commissioner | State Agency/ DOH | Saratoga | |||
Maxine Smalling | MS, BS(N), RN | Commissioner | State Agency/ OMH | Albany | |||
Stephen Boese | MSW | Commissioner | State Agency/ SED | Rensselaer | |||
Crystal Collins | B.S. Education | Commissioner | State Agency/ Justice Center | Schenectady | |||
Paul A. H. Partridge | Ph.D. | Commissioner | State Agency/ OPWDD | Albany | |||
Brigette Hartman-DeCenzo | LCSW | Commissioner | State Agency/ OASAS | Schenectady |
Process for Filling Vacancies
Vacancies resulting from a Council member's resignation, non-renewal, or the completion of term shall be filled with candidates who meet the requirements of the membership as provided for in PHL section 2744 (1).
Candidates interested in the vacancy process can reach out to tbi@health.ny.gov.
Expenses and Reimbursement Information
Member | Est. FY 2023-24 | Est. FY 2024-25 |
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Clifford Hymowitz | $1,012.24 | $382.18 |
Jeffrey Bazarian | $0 | $335.79 |
*Only members who have requested for reimbursement will be listed.
Adopted By-Laws
- Adopted By-Laws (PDF)
2024 Council Meeting Dates
Meetings will be held at One Commerce Plaza, Conf Rm 1613
- March 28, 2024
- Agenda (PDF)
- Meeting Minutes (PDF)
- June 6, 2024
- Agenda (PDF)
- Meeting Minutes (PDF)
- September 26, 2024
- Agenda (PDF)
- December 12, 2024
2023 Council Meeting Dates
- March 23, 2023
- Agenda (PDF)
- Meeting Minutes (PDF)
- June 15, 2023
- Agenda (PDF)
- Meeting Minutes (PDF)
- September 21, 2023
- Agenda (PDF)
- Meeting Minutes (PDF)
- December 14, 2023
- Agenda (PDF)
- Meeting Minutes (PDF)
Meeting Documents
Contact
- tbi@health.ny.gov
- 518-474-5271