Statewide Vice President for Academics Frederick Floss has been appointed by Gov. David Paterson to serve on the Buffalo Fiscal Stability Authority.

Floss replaces Buffalo businessman Wayne Mertz on the oversight panel. Board members are not paid for their service.

Floss, a professor of economics at Buffalo State and former co-director of the college’s Center for Economic Education, said he is honored to accept the governor’s appointment.

“I’m looking forward to this new responsibility,” Floss said. “I believe my background as an economist and the experience I’ve gained as a unionist in building relationships and working out compromises will be assets to the board as we work to ensure the city’s fiscal security.”

— Denyce Duncan Lacy