Buffalo establishment of a public utilities commission with five members authorization

This bill authorizes the city of Buffalo to establish a five-member public utilities commission through a city ordinance. It specifies that the city council appoints all commission members (with no more than two from the council itself), sets three-year terms with staggered appointments, and requires the ordinance to adopt relevant state statutes governing such commissions. The bill directly affects Buffalo residents by creating a local body to oversee public utility regulations, such as water, gas, or electricity services within the city. The commission's structure and appointment process are defined by the bill, aligning with existing state law for similar commissions. (1.5 sentences)