Suffolk County Planning Commission
The County Planning Commission is comprised of 15 members who are nominated by the County Executive and are confirmed by the County Legislature. Of the 15 Commissioners, one represents each of the ten towns in Suffolk, one represents villages with population under 5000, one represents villages with population over 5000 and there are three at large representatives. County law also requires that the Commission members collectively reflect a variety of backgrounds including in law, business, real estate, labor, environmental action and transportation.