CITIZEN POWER ALLIANCE

The chairman of the State Power Authority is resigning unexpectedly with two years left on his term.

The departure of Frank S. McCullough Jr., coupled with the forced resignation of Roger Kelley, the authority’s chief executive officer, creates a leadership void that Gov. David A. Paterson will play a large role in filling. Kelley, like McCullough, will leave office Thursday.

McCullough did not return a phone call seeking comment.

McCullough is the authority’s most senior board member, having served for 11 years after his appointment by then- Gov. George E. Pataki. He’s been chairman for two years, earning $90,800 annually, and served the previous four years as vice chairman. Michael Townsend, a board member from Rochester, will succeed McCullough as interim chairman.

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