New York Codes, Rules and Regulations › Title 9 - EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENT › Subtitle A - Governor's Office › Chapter I - Executive Orders › Part 5 - Executive Orders (George E. Pataki) › Section 5.48 - Executive order no. 48: creating an international business development council

Current through Register Vol. 46, No. 28, July 10, 2024
WHEREAS, collapsing trade barriers, new technologies and
					 the rapid flow of capital across borders continue to accelerate the integration
					 of the world economy;
WHEREAS, as economies rapidly integrate, new opportunities
					 arise for trade liberalization and the economic prosperity of the State's
					 citizens becomes increasingly tied to the State's position in the world economy
					 and to dynamic new centers of growth in Latin America, Eastern Europe, the Far
					 East and elsewhere;
WHEREAS, increases in the State's overall international
					 trade and foreign direct investment create increased employment opportunities
					 for all New Yorkers;
WHEREAS, the State desires to place greater reliance on the
					 private sector in developing and implementing a strategy that will strengthen
					 New York State's economy, preserve its historically preeminent position as a
					 center for international finance, trade and economic activity, and enhance its
					 role as a focal point of world communications; and
WHEREAS, to benefit from the expertise and experience of
					 the State's private sector, it is imperative that the State solicit the views
					 of the international business community and stimulate the lively exchange of
					 ideas, processes and techniques related to international trade and investment,
					 which are so critical to the economic health of the State;
NOW, THEREFORE, I, GEORGE E. PATAKI, 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 create the International Business
					 Development Council (the "Council"). The Council shall consist of up to 20
					 members appointed by the Governor. The Council shall be co-chaired by the
					 Honorable Hugh L. Carey and the Chair of Empire State Development
					 Corporation.
1. The Council shall:
a. Through the Co-Chairs, advise the Governor
				  on international economic, business, financial, investment, industrial,
				  technological and other market trends that affect New York State businesses or
				  provide them with market opportunities.
b. Recommend where appropriate and necessary
				  the mechanisms, means, technologies and techniques required to maximize world
				  trade and investment for New York State businesses.
c. Advise the appropriate State authorities
				  on tax, regulatory and other policies that could improve the competitive
				  position of New York State in world and domestic markets.
d. Assess existing and suggest new State
				  economic development strategies and mechanisms to attract foreign investment
				  and promote international trade.
e.
				  Assist in the promotion of New York State as an attractive location for foreign
				  investment and an excellent source of goods and services.
f. Initiate, support and participate in
				  international trade and investment attraction missions.
g. Investigate policies implemented by the
				  Federal and State governments to enhance the competitiveness of exports and
				  attract new investment.
h.
				  Represent the interests of the State's international business community as
				  appropriate.