New York Codes, Rules and Regulations › Title 9 - EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENT › Subtitle A - Governor's Office › Chapter I - Executive Orders › Part 3 - Executive Orders (Hugh L. Carey) › Section 3.77 - Executive order no. 77: establishing the new york state advisory council on ethnic affairs

Current through Register Vol. 46, No. 28, July 10, 2024
Whereas, New York State has served throughout its history
					 as the gateway to the United States for people from all over the world seeking
					 a new life in freedom and dignity; and
Whereas, these new citizens in succeeding generations have
					 left their mark by contributing to the development and growth of the State
					 economically, culturally and politically; and
Whereas, the ethnic communities of New York State, which
					 reflect a wide variety of nationalities, enrich and revitalize American life by
					 continuing to maintain the best elements of the cultures of their countries of
					 origin; and
Whereas, New York State recognizes its responsibility to
					 foster the awareness, understanding and appreciation of the many and varied
					 contributions to the quality of life made by the State's diverse communities,
					 as well as to assist in securing their traditions and cultures; and
Whereas, both New York State and its ethnic communities
					 have a vital interest in increased communication and commerce between the State
					 and ethnic homelands; and
Whereas, the State recognizes that its ethnic communities
					 can provide a needed bridge between the State and ethnic homelands, which would
					 enable the State to realize full potential for trade relations; and
Whereas, there is continuing need to involve in the
					 governmental process all the nationalities which comprise our society and to
					 assure that government programs effectively reach those for whom their benefits
					 were intended;
Now, therefore, I, Hugh L. Carey, Governor of the State of
					 New York, by virtue of the authority vested in me by the Constitution and the
					 laws of the State of New York, do hereby establish the New York State Advisory
					 Council on Ethnic Affairs.
I.
				  Composition.
The Council shall consist of no less than 31 members
					 appointed by the Governor, at least two thirds of whom shall be representative
					 of ethnic communities within the State of New York.
All members of the Council shall be residents of the State
					 and shall be appointed to one- or two-year terms as designated by the Governor
					 at the time of appointment.
The Governor shall designate a Chairman of the Council from
					 among the members of the Council. The Chairman shall serve at the pleasure of
					 the Governor.
The Governor may designate from time to time
					 representatives of State departments and agencies to serve as ex officio
					 members of the Council.
The members of the Council shall receive no compensation,
					 but shall be entitled to reimbursement for any necessary expenses incurred in
					 connection with the performance of their duties.
II. Responsibilities.
a. The Council shall maintain continuing
				  contact with the ethnic and nationality organizations in the State, with their
				  publications, newspapers, and their religious, cultural and academic
				  institutions.
b. The Council shall
				  meet officially four times a year at the call of the Chairman.
c. The Council shall advise and make
				  recommendations to the Governor concerning:
the coordination of governmental and nongovernmental
					 programs and activities relating to ethnic groups and individuals;
the availability of assistance and counseling to ethnic
					 residents, the foreignborn, and new citizens, to enable them to receive the
					 services and benefits which the Federal, State and local governments
					 provide;
the participation of organizations and individuals from
					 ethnic and nationality groups in governmental affairs;
the commemoration of historic events, proclamations
					 involving ethnic homelands, and official recognition of outstanding service by
					 individuals or organizations with an ethnic heritage;
the sponsorship and promotion of events and projects of
					 historical, cultural and educational interest that will increase the knowledge
					 and appreciation of the contributions to our society by ethnic and nationality
					 groups; and the establishment of strong trade relationships between New York
					 State and ethnic homelands.