New York Codes, Rules and Regulations › Title 9 - EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENT › Subtitle A - Governor's Office › Chapter I - Executive Orders › Part 4 - Executive Orders (Mario M. Cuomo) › Section 4.157 - Executive order no. 157: the governor's council on lifetime health, fitness and sports

Current through Register Vol. 46, No. 28, July 10, 2024
WHEREAS, New York State has an interest in encouraging its
					 residents to participate in health and physical fitness activities that will
					 help them live healthier, happier and more productive lives;
WHEREAS, our schools, worksites, senior citizen centers and
					 communities provide a unique opportunity to educate our residents about the
					 importance of physical fitness and sound nutrition as integral components of a
					 healthy lifestyle;
WHEREAS, it is well documented that physical fitness is an
					 important aspect of maintaining good physical and mental health;
WHEREAS, physical fitness can provide a stronger and more
					 productive work force, and reduce stress and stress-related diseases;
WHEREAS, the promotion of current health, fitness and
					 sports events sponsored by State agencies and advocacy groups across the State
					 would be enhanced by a council of representatives who share a commitment to
					 health and fitness; and
NOW, THEREFORE, I, Mario M. Cuomo, Governor of the State of
					 New York, by virtue of the authority vested in me by the Constitution and Laws
					 of the State of New York, do hereby order as follows:
I. New York State Governor's Council on
				  Lifetime Health, Fitness and Sports
There is hereby created, within New York State, a council
					 to be known as the Governor's Council on Lifetime Health, Fitness and
					 Sports.
II. Purpose of
				  Council
The mission of the council is to foster and encourage New
					 York residents, through schools, worksites, and communities, to participate
					 more actively in health and fitness activities that will promote healthier,
					 happier and more productive lives.
III. Goals of the Council
The goals of the council shall be:
-- to increase awareness of the health and economic
					 benefits associated with physically active lifestyles for all New
					 Yorkers;
-- to reduce preventable diseases and health risks by
					 encouraging New Yorkers to increase their physical activity;
-- to improve youth and adult health, fitness and well
					 being in New York State;
-- to encourage the formal health assessment of health
					 behaviors in New York State;
-- to serve in an advisory capacity to State agencies on
					 issues related to fitness, wellness and health promotion;
-- to coordinate with the Education Department, the
					 Department of Health, the Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic
					 Preservation, the Department of Agriculture and Markets, the Office for the
					 Aging and professional and not-for-profit organizations;
-- to organize a fitness and health promotion network to
					 share and disseminate information regarding health promotion activities;
-- to identify funding sources for the purpose of promoting
					 healthy lifestyles;
-- to act as a resource to schools, worksites and
					 community-based programs;
-- to encourage and support research relating to health and
					 fitness;
-- to promote and assist in implementing activities
					 outlined in the documents Compact for Learning and Healthy People
					 2000--specifically, the importance of self-esteem, the promotion of physical
					 activity, fitness and nutrition, and abstinence from tobacco, alcohol and other
					 drugs;
-- to conduct an annual conference or workshop on fitness
					 and health promotion;
-- to give recognition to outstanding developments or
					 achievements in, and contributions to, physical fitness and amateur
					 sports;
-- to collaborate with public, private, and parochial
					 schools in developing comprehensive health and fitness programs for students
					 and staff;
-- to encourage the promotion of multicultural and
					 intergenerational health, fitness and sports activities; and
-- to publish a newsletter with information on how to
					 promote health and physical fitness among all New Yorkers.
IV. Council Membership
The council shall be comprised of 15 members of which one
					 shall be designated as the chairperson.
All council members, including the chairperson, shall be
					 appointed by the Governor and shall serve at his pleasure without compensation.
					 Council members shall be selected because of their experience and interest in
					 fitness or amateur athletics and shall share a commitment to promote health and
					 fitness in the State.
The council shall develop a strategic plan to accomplish
					 the goals as outlined and shall meet at least quarterly, and whenever the
					 Governor or chairperson determines that a meeting is necessary. Eight members
					 shall constitute a quorum. The council shall adopt such guidelines as are
					 necessary and proper to govern its procedures and business.
V. Advisory Committee
There is created in the Governor's Office the Lifetime
					 Health, Fitness and Sports Advisory Committee, hereafter referred to as the
					 "committee." The committee shall consist of no more than 40 people who maintain
					 an active concern for the health and fitness of New Yorkers or who have
					 distinguished themselves in sports. All members of the committee, including a
					 chairperson, shall be appointed by the Governor and shall serve at his pleasure
					 without compensation. Committee members shall serve in an advisory capacity to
					 the council, and specific responsibilities shall be determined by the committee
					 and council chairpersons.
VI. Certificates for Participation
The Council shall develop methods to recognize persons who
					 participate in health and fitness programs.
VII. Financial Contributions
All contributions to the council will be made to the
					 Governor's Council on Lifetime Health, Fitness and Sports. Contributions will
					 be held in an account under the council's name in the Natural Heritage
					 Trust.
Signed: Mario M. CuomoDated: June 10, 1992
[FN*] [Revoked by Executive Order No. 31 (George E.
					 Pataki), infra.]
[FN[DAGGER]] [Revoked by Executive Order No. 5 (Eliot
					 Spitzer), infra.]
[Revoked by Executive Order No. 9 (David A. Paterson),
					 infra.]
[Revoked by Executive Order No. 2 (Andrew M. Cuomo),
					 infra.]