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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 4.143 - Executive order no. 143: declaring a disaster emergency in the counties of allegany, jefferson, livingston, monroe, ontario and wayne and contiguous areas

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WHEREAS, beginning on March 3, 1991, a severe storm system
					 with a combination of rain, freezing rain and ice, caused widespread power
					 outages and disruption of vital public transportation systems in the Counties
					 of Allegany, Jefferson, Livingston, Monroe, Ontario and Wayne; and
WHEREAS, this has resulted in personal hardship and damage
					 to residential and commercial property and continues to pose a threat to the
					 public health and safety;
NOW, THEREFORE, I, MARIO M. CUOMO, Governor of the State of
					 New York, do hereby find that a disaster has occurred for which the affected
					 local governments are unable to respond adequately. Therefore, pursuant to the
					 authority vested in me by the Constitution, the laws of the State of New York
					 and section 28 of article 2-B of the Executive Law, I hereby declare a disaster
					 emergency, effective March 3, 1991, within the territorial boundaries of
					 Allegany, Jefferson, Livingston, Monroe, Ontario and Wayne Counties and
					 contiguous areas.
FURTHER, pursuant to section 29 of article 2-B of the New
					 York State Executive Law, I direct the implementation of the State Disaster
					 Preparedness Plan and authorize, effective March 3, 1991, the State Emergency
					 Management Office, the State Department of Transportation, and other State
					 agencies as necessary to take appropriate actions to assist those affected
					 counties in restoring vital public utilities and transportation systems, and to
					 provide such other assistance as necessary to protect the public health and
					 safety.
Signed: Mario M. CuomoDated: March 5, 1991
[FN*] [Revoked by Executive Order No. 30 (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.]
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 4.148 - Executive order no. 148: declaring a disaster emergency in the counties of nassau and suffolk and contiguous areas

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WHEREAS, on August 19, 1991, a severe hurricane, with winds
					 in excess of 100 miles per hour and accompanied by destructive tidal surges,
					 resulted in personal hardship, as well as extensive damage to commercial and
					 residential properties, interruption of essential public services and
					 utilities, erosion, devastation of flood protection structures and disruption
					 of vital transportation networks, in the counties of Nassau and Suffolk and
					 contiguous areas,
NOW, THEREFORE, I, Mario M. Cuomo, Governor of the State of
					 New York, do hereby find that a threatening disaster has occurred for which the
					 affected local governments are unable to respond adequately. Therefore,
					 pursuant to the authority vested in me by the Constitution, the laws of the
					 State of New York and section 28 of article 2-B of the Executive Law, I hereby
					 declare a disaster emergency, effective August 19, 1991, within the territorial
					 boundaries of Nassau and Suffolk counties and contiguous areas.
FURTHER, pursuant to section 29 of article 2-B of the New
					 York State Executive Law, I direct the implementation of the State Disaster
					 Preparedness Plan and authorize, effective August 19, 1991, the State Emergency
					 Management Office and other State agencies as necessary to take appropriate
					 actions to assist those affected local governments and individuals in
					 responding to and recovering from this disaster, and to provide such other
					 assistance as necessary to protect the public health and safety.
Signed: Mario M. CuomoDated: August 19, 1991
[FN*] [Revoked by Executive Order No. 30 (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.]
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 4.149 - Executive order no. 149: toward a diverse judiciary - task force on minorities on the bench

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WHEREAS, the United States Supreme Court rules in Chisom v.
					 Roemer (June 20, 1991, Docket Nos. 90-757 and 90-1032) that the Voting Rights
					 Act's (42 U.S.C. §
											1973) proscriptions against the dilution of
					 minority voting strength are applicable to judicial elections;
WHEREAS, the majority of New York State's judges are
					 elected rather than appointed;
WHEREAS, of the 1,129 State court judges sitting in 1989,
					 only 6.3 percent were African- Americans, 1.7 percent were Hispanics, .26
					 percent were Asian Americans and 0 percent were Native Americans;
WHEREAS, the New York State Commission on Judicial
					 Minorities found that there was support for "at least the assertion that
					 minorities are under-represented in the judiciary relative to minority
					 representation in the general population";
WHEREAS, the composition of the districts from which the
					 State' s judges are elected, whether based on city, county, judicial district
					 or other geographical boundaries, may disproportionately dilute the votes of
					 minority voters; 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 that there shall be established a
					 Task Force on Minority Representation on the Bench that shall study and report
					 to me by January 15, 1992 on the following issues:
1. Identify the causes of
				  under-representation of minorities on the New York State bench, including any
				  legal impediments or other problems causes by the judicial selection
				  process;
2. Determine whether there
				  is evidence that the composition of any or all of the State's election
				  districts for judges cause a dilution of minority voting strength in violation
				  of the Voting Rights Act;
3.
				  Determine which changes, if any, to the judicial selection process would likely
				  increase minority representation on the bench;
4. Identify methods of increasing minority
				  interest in and access to service on New York's courts; and
5. Identify the best ways to achieve any of
				  the findings or recommendations of the committee.
Members of the Task Force shall be appointed by the
					 Governor, including members recommended by the Attorney General, the Chief
					 Judge and the Legislature. Members of the Task Force shall receive no
					 compensation.
Signed: Mario M. CuomoDated: September 23, 1991
[FN**] [Revoked by Executive Order No. 31 (George E.
					 Pataki), infra.]
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 4.152 - Executive Order No. 152: Declaring a Disaster Emergency in Nassau and Suffolk Counties, the City of New York and Contiguous Areas. [*][DAGGER]

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WHEREAS, beginning on October 30, 1991, an intense North
					 Atlantic storm accompanied by gale force winds and wind driven water caused
					 coastal and inland flooding and resulted in personal hardship and disruption of
					 vital public transportation systems in the Counties of Nassau and Suffolk, the
					 City of New York and contiguous areas; and
WHEREAS, the flooding and erosion conditions persisted
					 unabated through October 31st, continuing to pose threats to the public health
					 and safety and impacting the public infrastructure;
NOW, THEREFORE, I, Mario M. Cuomo, Governor of the State of
					 New York, do hereby find that a disaster has occurred for which the affected
					 local governments are unable to respond adequately. Therefore, pursuant to the
					 authority vested in me by the Constitution, the laws of the State of New York
					 and section 28 of article 2-B of the Executive Law, I hereby declare a disaster
					 emergency, effective October 30, 1991, within the territorial boundaries of the
					 Counties of Nassau and Suffolk, the City of New York and contiguous
					 areas.
FURTHER, pursuant to section 29 of article 2-b of the New
					 York State Preparedness Plan and authorize, effective October 30, 1991, the
					 State Emergency Management Office and other State agencies as necessary to take
					 appropriate actions to assist those affected counties and municipalities in
					 restoring vital public utilities and transportation systems, and to provide
					 such other assistance as necessary to protect the public health and
					 safety.
Signed: Mario M. Cuomo
Dated: November 1, 1991
Footnotes
* [Revoked by Executive Order
					 No. 30 (George E. Pataki),
infra.
]
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 4.155 - Executive order no. 155: establishing the new york state advisory commission on racing in the 21st century

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WHEREAS, the horse racing and breeding industry is
					 important to New York State, agriculturally, economically and
					 recreationally;
WHEREAS, the pari-mutuel horse racing industry in New York
					 is in decline as evidenced by decreases in wagering activity, attendance at the
					 tracks and revenues generated for the State and local governments; and
WHEREAS, changes to the laws and rules governing horse
					 racing in New York State, including changes to the current structure and
					 operation of the New York Racing Association (NYRA) and off-track-betting
					 corporations, could stimulate the industry, thereby increasing revenues for the
					 support of government;
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 establish the New York State Advisory
					 Commission on Racing in the 21st Century.
I. Membership
The Commission shall be comprised of nine persons, three
					 appointed by the Governor, one of whom shall be designated by the Governor as
					 Chair, three appointed by the Speaker of the Assembly and three appointed by
					 the Temporary President of the Senate. The members of the Commission shall
					 receive no compensation or reimbursement for their services.
II. Responsibilities of the Commission
a. The Commission shall be responsible for
				  examining:
(a)(1) The State's thoroughbred
				  and harness racing industries to determine what factors have contributed to the
				  decline in attendance and handle at the State's tracks and what changes,
				  including possible changes to the current corporate structure of NYRA, would be
				  beneficial for racing and the State;
(a)(2)
				   The State's off-track-betting system to determine if changes such
				  as centralization or privatization would improve service delivery and enhance
				  revenues;
(a)(3) The current
				  simulcasting laws and pari-mutuel distribution formulae to determine whether
				  changes would foster better cooperation among the various elements in the
				  racing and breeding industry and improve the sport by increasing total handle;
				  and
(a)(4) Any other changes that
				  would be beneficial for racing and the State.
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 4.158 - Executive Order No. 158: Naming the New Scotland Avenue Laboratory Building the David Axelrod Institute for Public Health

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WHEREAS, the research and public health service activities
					 carried out in the Wadsworth Center for Laboratories and Research of the New
					 York State Department of Health provide comprehensive and vital health services
					 to the citizens of New York;
WHEREAS, viral and bacterial diseases and epidemics
					 affecting the public, such as AIDS, tuberculosis, genetic abnormalities, Lyme
					 disease and sexually transmitted diseases, are being identified, analyzed and
					 studied at the site;
WHEREAS, the Wadsworth Center for Laboratories and Research
					 is the preeminent public health laboratory in the nation, having contributed
					 pioneering international research achievements;
WHEREAS, the New Scotland Avenue laboratory building of the
					 Wadsworth Center for Laboratories and Research is a state-of-the-art scientific
					 complex that will allow scientists to work on the most perplexing and
					 potentially hazardous diseases in a safe environment, allowing them to make
					 significant contributions to public health;
WHEREAS, David Axelrod, M.D. began his State service in the
					 Wadsworth Center for Laboratories and Research, and was the first State
					 Commissioner of Health whose career began there;
WHEREAS, Dr. Axelrod served with distinction in the
					 Wadsworth Center for 11 years, first as Director of Infectious Diseases and
					 then as Director of the laboratories, and, as Commissioner, brought the
					 exacting standards of scientific proof and peer review of the center to the
					 making of public policy, thereby setting a standard of excellence for all to
					 follow; and
WHEREAS, David Axelrod was unafraid of the challenges
					 revealed and brought forward by scientific research;
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, and in solemn respect for the achievements and honor
					 brought to the State of New York by the work of David Axelrod, and for his
					 passion for the cause of public health and the application of honest science to
					 the problems of government, do hereby proclaim and direct that the New Scotland
					 Avenue laboratory building in the City of Albany shall hereafter be known as
					 the David Axelrod Institute for Public Health.
Signed: Mario M. Cuomo
Dated: June 23, 1992
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 4.159 - Executive order no. 159: establishing the new york savings bond program committee

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WHEREAS, New York State and its public benefit corporations
					 and public authorities frequently issue bonds for public purposes; and
WHEREAS, such issuances usually involve large-denomination
					 bonds which are beyond the investment capacity of most individual investors;
					 and
WHEREAS, New York State would like to continue to issue
					 such bonds to finance needed improvements within the State, including
					 improvements to stimulate reinvestment in urban areas; and
WHEREAS, making these bonds available to small investors
					 would allow State residents to invest in the improvement of their neighborhoods
					 and communities, including projects which would stimulate the economy and
					 create jobs; and
WHEREAS, such bonds would be particularly useful to parents
					 seeking to save money for the college education of their children, and to
					 individuals planning for retirement; and
WHEREAS, low-denomination, tax exempt bonds, particularly
					 zero coupon or capital appreciation bonds, provide an attractive investment
					 option for individual long-term savings plans; and
WHEREAS, the marketing and distribution of such bonds
					 should be coordinated by a committee of representatives of State issuers to
					 ensure that, consistent with market conditions, such bonds are available and
					 that the general public is aware of their possible role in assisting the
					 revitalization of urban areas, in financing the costs of higher education, or
					 for other purposes;
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 Savings Bond Program Committee
A. There is hereby created a Committee to be
				  known as the New York Savings Bond Program Committee (the
				  "Committee").
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 4.161 - Executive order no. 161: establishing the temporary state commission on judicial compensation

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WHEREAS, the New York State judiciary performs a critical
					 function for the people of the State of New York;
WHEREAS, the residents of the State have an interest in the
					 sound administration of criminal and civil justice systems staffed by qualified
					 and motivated individuals;
WHEREAS, salary disparities exist within the judicial
					 branch of State Government among judges who preside on the various courts of
					 original jurisdiction;
WHEREAS, an examination of judicial salaries should be
					 accompanied by the development of a process for continuing review of cost
					 savings and revenue proposals by the courts, and should take into consideration
					 the State's fiscal environment; and
WHEREAS, other factors which attract individuals to seek
					 judicial positions, including working environment and fringe benefits, are also
					 important to the development of a talented judiciary;
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 establish the Temporary State Commission on
					 Judicial Compensation.
I. Membership
The Commission shall be comprised of five persons appointed
					 by the Governor, one of whom shall be designated by the Governor as Chair. The
					 members of the Commission shall receive no compensation for their
					 services.
II.
				  Responsibilities of the Commission
The Commission shall be responsible for examining,
					 evaluating and making recommendations to the Governor and the Legislature with
					 respect to:
A. The existing levels of
				  compensation for all judges and justices of the Unified Court System and the
				  adequacy of such compensation levels, taking into account the general economic
				  condition of the State and other benefits currently available to the
				  judiciary;
B. Whether judges and
				  justices performing the same or similar duties should be compensated
				  uniformly;
C. The establishment of
				  a permanent process to ensure that judicial pay levels remain adequate to
				  retain and attract a supply of good candidates for all courts in the State at
				  the minimum total cost to the public; and
D. Methods to generate revenues to finance
				  judicial pay increases in the future, including productivity and cost-savings
				  measures and revenue generation.
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 4.162 - Executive order no. 162: declaring a disaster emergency in the counties of nassau, suffolk, westchester and rockland counties and the city of new york and contiguous areas

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WHEREAS, beginning on December 10, 1992, a severe winter
					 storm with high winds has caused coastal and inland flooding, has endangered
					 lives and caused personal hardship, and has caused extensive damage to
					 residential and commercial properties; and
WHEREAS, this storm has resulted in the interruption of
					 essential public services and utilities, severe coastal erosion, the
					 destruction of flood prevention structures, and the disruption of vital
					 transportation networks in Nassau, Suffolk, Westchester and Rockland Counties,
					 the City of New York and contiguous areas;
NOW, THEREFORE, I, MARIO M. CUOMO, Governor of the State of
					 New York, do hereby find that a disaster has occurred for which the affected
					 local governments are unable to respond adequately. Therefore, pursuant to the
					 authority vested in me by the Constitution of the State of New York and Section
					 28 of Article 2-B of the Executive Law, I hereby declare a State Disaster
					 Emergency effective December 10, 1992, within the territorial boundaries of
					 Nassau, Suffolk, Westchester and Rockland Counties, the City of New York and
					 their contiguous areas.
FURTHER, pursuant to Section 29 of Article 2-B of the
					 Executive Law, I direct the implementation of the State Disaster Preparedness
					 Plan and authorize, effective December 10, 1992, the State Emergency Management
					 Office, the Department of Transportation, the Office of Parks and Recreation
					 and other State agencies as necessary, to take appropriate action to protect
					 state property and to assist those affected local governments and individuals
					 in restoring vital public utilities and transportation systems and in
					 responding to and recovering from this disaster, and to provide such other
					 assistance as necessary to protect the public health and safety.
Signed: Mario M. CuomoDated: December 11, 1992
[FN*] [Revoked by Executive Order No. 30 (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.]
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 4.163 - Executive order no. 163: directing that the adjutant general order into active service the organized militia to assist civil agencies and authorities in nassau, suffolk, westchester and rockland counties, the city of new york and their contiguous areas in disaster recovery efforts

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NOW, THEREFORE, I, MARIO M. CUOMO, Governor of the State of
					 New York, under the Military Law of the State, do hereby direct by executive
					 order that the Adjutant General order into the active service of the State, for
					 such period, to such extent, and in such manner as he may deem necessary, all
					 or any part of the organized militia to assist civil agencies and authorities
					 in the disaster recovery efforts necessitated by a combination of severe rain
					 and high winds which has caused coastal and inland flooding, the interruption
					 of essential public services and utilities, severe coastal erosion, the
					 destruction of flood prevention structures, and the disruption of vital public
					 transportation systems in Nassau, Suffolk, Westchester and Rockland Counties,
					 the City of New York and their contiguous areas beginning on December 10,
					 1992.
1. Brigadier General Michael S.
				  Hall, the Adjutant General, is hereby appointed commander of all personnel
				  ordered into the active service of the State.
2. Units and members of the organized militia
				  who shall perform State active duty by order of the Adjutant General will
				  immediately assemble at their local armories when so ordered, and will remain
				  assembled pending further orders as to their disposition by the Adjutant
				  General.
3. All enlistments,
				  re-enlistments or voluntary extensions of enlistments which expire after
				  December 10, 1992, or during the period for which the members are currently
				  ordered into the active service of the State are hereby extended for the
				  duration of such duty in the active service of the State.
Signed: Mario M. CuomoDated: December 12, 1992
[FN*] [Revoked by Executive Order No. 30 (George E.
					 Pataki), infra.]
[FN[DOUBLE 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.]
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 4.166 - Executive Order No. 166: Declaring a Disaster Emergency in the State of New York. [*][DAGGER]

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WHEREAS, beginning on March 13, 1993, a severe winter storm
					 with heavy snowfall and high winds is causing blizzard conditions across most
					 of New York State and carries with it the potential for significant coastal and
					 inland flooding in the New York City/Long Island area and along the Great Lakes
					 shoreline; could endanger lives and create great personal hardship; and
					 threatens extensive damage to residential and commercial properties; and
WHEREAS, this storm may result in the interruption of
					 essential public services and utilities, severe coastal erosion, the
					 destruction of flood protection structures, the widespread shut-down of vital
					 transportation networks, the stranding of hundreds of motorists and the
					 isolation of many homes and businesses throughout the State; and
WHEREAS, the coastal effects of this storm will exacerbate
					 those conditions left in the wake of the major Nor'easter which occurred in
					 December 1992 and now poses an additional risk to the public health and safety
					 and to property in the Great Lakes area of the State;
NOW, THEREFORE, I, MARIO M. CUOMO, Governor of the State of
					 New York, do hereby find that the imminent disaster threat is such that the
					 affected local governments will be unable to respond adequately. Therefore,
					 pursuant to the authority vested in me by the Constitution of the State of New
					 York and Section 28 of Article 2-B of the Executive Law, I hereby declare a
					 State Disaster Emergency, effective March 13, 1993, within the territorial
					 boundaries of the State of New York.
FURTHER, pursuant to Section 29 of Article 2-B of the
					 Executive Law, I direct the implementation of the State Disaster Preparedness
					 Plan and authorize, effective March 13, 1993, the State Emergency Management
					 Office, the Departments of Transportation and Environmental Conservation, the
					 Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation, and other State agencies
					 as necessary, to take appropriate action to protect State property and to
					 assist those affected local governments and individuals in responding to and
					 recovering from this disaster, and to provide such other assistance as
					 necessary to protect the public health and safety.
Signed: Mario M. Cuomo
Dated: March 13, 1993
Footnotes
* [Revoked by Executive Order
					 No. 30 (George E. Pataki),
infra.
]
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 4.167 - Executive Order No. 167: Directing that the Adjutant General Order into Active Service the Organized Militia to Assist Civil Agencies and Authorities in New York State in Disaster Recovery Efforts. [DAGGER][DOUBLE DAGGER]

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NOW, THEREFORE, I, MARIO M. CUOMO, Governor of the State of
					 New York, under the Military Law of the State, effective March 13, 1993, have
					 directed the Adjutant General to order into the active service of the State,
					 for such period, to such extent, and in such manner as he may deem necessary,
					 all or any part of the organized militia to assist civil agencies and
					 authorities in the disaster recovery efforts necessitated by a severe winter
					 storm with heavy snowfall and high winds which has caused coastal and inland
					 flooding, the interruption of essential public services and utilities, severe
					 coastal erosion, the destruction of flood prevention structures, and the
					 disruption of vital public transportation systems throughout New York State
					 beginning on March 13, 1993.
(1)
				  Brigadier General Michael S. Hall, the Adjutant General, is appointed commander
				  of all personnel ordered into the active service of the State.
(2) Units and members of the organized
				  militia who shall perform State active duty by order of the Adjutant General
				  will immediately assemble at their local armories when so ordered, and will
				  remain assembled pending further orders as to their disposition by the Adjutant
				  General.
(3) All enlistments,
				  re-enlistments or voluntary extensions of enlistments which expire after March
				  13, 1993, or during the period for which the members are currently ordered into
				  the active service of the State are hereby extended for the duration of such
				  duty in the active service of the State.
Signed: Mario M. Cuomo
Dated: March 15, 1993
Footnotes
[DAGGER] [Revoked by Executive
					 Order No. 30 (George E. Pataki), §
											5.20, supra.]
[DOUBLE 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.]
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 4.173 - Executive order no. 173: establishing public authorities accountability

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WHEREAS, pursuant to the State Constitution, every public
					 authority and every public benefit corporation is created by a Special Act of
					 the State Legislature to serve the public interest;
WHEREAS, each public authority and public benefit
					 corporation is empowered to perform various functions pursuant to its enabling
					 statute, including the power to sue and be sued, to have a seal and alter it,
					 to make contracts, to adopt by-laws, to borrow money and to acquire and dispose
					 of real property;
WHEREAS, although public authorities and public benefit
					 corporations enjoy financial, jurisdictional and administrative flexibility not
					 generally available to the State's agencies, it is the policy of the State of
					 New York to ensure that activities of our public authorities are consistent
					 with the policies and practices of the State;
WHEREAS, it is also necessary to insure that each public
					 authority carries out its operations in a prudent and responsible manner and is
					 accountable to the public;
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 direct as follows:
I. Definitions:
1. "Public authority" shall include every
				  public authority and/or public benefit corporation created pursuant to the New
				  York State law, at least half whose board members are appointed by the Governor
				  or who serve as members by virtue of holding a civil office of the State, or a
				  combination thereof (such entities, as so constituted, shall hereafter be
				  referred to as "public authorities" or "authorities").
2. "Division of the Budget" or "Division"
				  shall mean the New York State Division of the Budget in the Executive
				  Department.
3. "Office of Employee
				  Relations" shall mean the Governor's Office of Employee Relations in the
				  Executive Department.
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 4.182 - Executive order no. 182: establishing a temporary commission on high speed rail and maglev transportation development

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WHEREAS, the economic well being of New York State is
					 dependent on the availability of efficient transportation services to move
					 goods and people for commercial, social and recreational purposes;
WHEREAS, the State's and Nation's existing intercity
					 transportation networks rely heavily on highways and airports, which do not
					 have the capacity to meet future projected travel demands;
WHEREAS, the State and Nation are seeking ways to reduce
					 air pollution and reduce our dependence on petroleum-based energy through
					 improved and new methods of transportation;
WHEREAS, the transportation research and manufacturing
					 industry in New York State has the potential to become the world leader in
					 producing the vehicles and infrastructure necessary to support High Speed Rail
					 and Maglev services worldwide; and
WHEREAS, it is essential that the State have the
					 cooperation and expertise of the private sector in order to develop and
					 implement High Speed Rail and Maglev and make New York the world's leading
					 center for transportation research and manufacturing;
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. Creation of a Temporary Commission
There is hereby established a Temporary Commission on High
					 Speed Rail and Maglev Transportation Development.
II. Membership
1. The Commission shall consist of the
				  Lieutenant Governor, the Commissioner of Transportation, the Commissioner of
				  Economic Development, the Commissioner of Energy, and nine other members who
				  shall be appointed by and serve at the pleasure of the Governor. Of the nine
				  additional members, one shall be appointed upon the recommendation of the
				  Temporary President of the Senate, one shall be appointed upon the
				  recommendation of the Speaker of the Assembly, one shall be a representative of
				  the New York State Thruway Authority, one shall be a representative of the
				  Power Authority of the State of New York, and five shall be representatives of
				  the private sector. The Lieutenant Governor shall serve as chairperson of the
				  Commission.
2. Members of the
				  Commission shall receive no compensation for their services as members, but
				  shall be reimbursed for all actual and necessary expenses incurred in the
				  performance of their duties. Service on the Commission shall not constitute
				  public employment for purposes of disqualification from the holding of public
				  office or employment.
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 4.185 - Executive order no. 185: establishing a permanent labor/management committee on workers' compensation reform

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WHEREAS, an equitable, efficient and responsive Workers'
					 Compensation system is essential to both labor and business and to the
					 protection of the safety and health of workers and the creation and
					 preservation of jobs in New York State;
WHEREAS, the initial purpose of the Workers' Compensation
					 Law--to provide adequate, expeditious and certain compensation to workers
					 injured on the job-- is still applicable today;
WHEREAS, it is in the best interest of employers in this
					 state to participate in a system to provide prompt, reasonably priced, quality
					 medical care and compensation to injured workers and to assure predictability
					 of costs so as to allow rational business planning;
WHEREAS, it is essential that the benefits and
					 responsibilities of the Workers' Compensation system be equitably
					 distributed;
WHEREAS, business and labor share many common interests,
					 including the prevention of workplace injuries and illnesses and the
					 facilitation of an expeditious, medically appropriate return to work for
					 injured workers;
WHEREAS, there is a need for continuing reform in the
					 Workers' Compensation system, building on the substantial progress made in
					 Chapter 729 of the Laws of 1993; and
WHEREAS, the success of reform is directly linked to the
					 shaping and support of such reform by the two primary stakeholders, labor and
					 management;
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:
A. Permanent Labor/Management Committee
1. There is hereby created a Governor's
				  Permanent Labor/Management Committee on Workers' Compensation Reform, which
				  shall include an equal number of labor and business representatives. All
				  members of the Committee shall be appointed by, and serve at the pleasure of,
				  the Governor.
2. The members of the
				  Committee shall consist of nine representatives from labor and nine
				  representatives from business. The Chair of the Workers' Compensation Board,
				  the Commissioner of Labor, the Superintendent of Insurance and the Director of
				  Economic Development shall serve as ex-officio members. The Chair of the
				  Workers' Compensation Board shall serve as chairperson of the
				  Committee.
3. The members of the
				  Committee shall receive no compensation, but shall be entitled to reimbursement
				  for reasonable and necessary expenses incurred in connection with the
				  performance of their duties.
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 4.188 - Executive order no. 188: increasing the participation of health care consumers in government advisory bodies

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WHEREAS, the State and the nation are engaged in an
					 unprecedented debate concerning reform of the national and State health care
					 systems, which has the potential for a profound impact on consumers and access
					 to affordable, high quality health care;
WHEREAS, that debate in New York will directly involve
					 health policy bodies within New York State government;
WHEREAS, it is essential that those bodies and the health
					 care reform debate be fully informed through the increased participation of
					 diverse consumers;
WHEREAS, significant efforts have been made to ensure that
					 consumers of diverse backgrounds are given an opportunity for a full role in
					 the formulation of the health care policy; and
WHEREAS, the number and diversity of participating
					 consumers should be enhanced through creation of an additional mechanism for
					 increasing the number and diversity of consumers available for
					 appointment;
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:
A. Review of Health Care Bodies
1. The Commissioner of Health
				  ("Commissioner") shall review the composition of health care policymaking and
				  advisory bodies to determine how many members are health care consumers or
				  representatives of health care consumers. This review shall include all
				  commissions, councils, and advisory boards, created by statute or otherwise,
				  with at least one member appointed by the Governor or the Commissioner of
				  Health.
2. The Commissioner shall
				  submit this information to the Governor as soon as possible, and no later than
				  November 1, 1994, and shall make it available to the public. The Commissioner
				  shall conduct the same review annually and submit such information to the
				  Governor on July 1, 1995, and the first day of July in each succeeding
				  year.
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 5.1 - Executive Order No. 1: Ordering a Freeze on Hiring. [*]

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WHEREAS, New York State is faced with a substantial
					 projected budget deficit for fiscal year 1995-96;
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 order an immediate hiring freeze upon
					 all agencies, departments, divisions, commissions, bureaus and all other
					 entities over which I have executive power. The Director of the Budget shall
					 immediately issue guidelines to implement this Executive Order. Personnel who
					 are necessary to protect the public health, safety and welfare or to complete
					 the orderly transition of government shall be exempt from this Executive Order
					 at the discretion of the Secretary to the Governor and the Director of the
					 Budget. Any other requests for exemptions from this Executive Order shall be
					 made pursuant to the guidelines to be issued by the Director of the Budget. The
					 Director of State Operations shall immediately communicate the terms of this
					 Executive Order to all agencies, departments, divisions, commissions, bureaus
					 and all other entities over which I have executive power.
Signed: George E. Pataki
Dated: January 2, 1995
Footnotes
* [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.
]
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 5.3 - Executive Order No. 3: Continuation and Review of Prior Executive Orders. [DAGGER]

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WHEREAS, it is necessary to have an orderly transition and
					 administration of State government;
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 designate the Counsel to the Governor,
					 in conjunction with the Secretary to the Governor, the Director of the Division
					 of the Budget and the Director of State Operations, to review and evaluate all
					 Executive Orders and amendments thereto heretofore issued and promulgated and
					 in effect as of this date. The review process shall be conducted within the
					 next 90 days.
Every State department, agency, division, board, bureau,
					 commission and other entity over which I have executive power shall provide
					 assistance and cooperate as necessary for the accomplishment of the purposes of
					 this Executive Order.
All Executive Orders and amendments thereto heretofore
					 issued and promulgated and in effect as of this date shall remain in full force
					 and effect until otherwise revoked, continued or modified.
No boards, committees, offices, task groups or similar
					 entities existing pursuant to Executive Order shall enter into any financial or
					 contractual obligations until the review directed by this Executive Order is
					 complete and final determinations are made as to the continuation, modification
					 or revocation of the Executive Orders reviewed, provided, however, any
					 financial or contractual obligations which are necessary to protect the public
					 health, safety or welfare may be exempted from this paragraph pursuant to the
					 approval of the Counsel to the Governor.
Signed: George E. Pataki
Dated: January 5, 1995
Footnotes
[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.
]
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 5.4 - Executive order no. 4: continuing the commission for the study of youth crime and violence and reform of the juvenile justice system

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WHEREAS, the Commission for the Study of Youth Crime and
					 Violence and Reform of the Juvenile Justice System was established by Executive
					 Order No. 177 dated November 22, 1993;
WHEREAS, the Commission has provided good cause as to why
					 the completion of its investigation was not possible by December 31,
					 1994;
WHEREAS, it is important that the Commission have the
					 opportunity to examine, evaluate and make recommendations involving youth crime
					 and the Juvenile Justice System; and
WHEREAS, it is in the best interest of the State that the
					 findings and recommendations of the Commission be thorough and complete;
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 continue from and after January 1,
					 1995, Executive Order No. 177 dated November 22, 1993, except that such
					 Executive Order is amended to read as follows:
I. Membership
Andrew J. Stein is hereby designated Chairman of the
					 Commission, and the Director of the Division for Youth and Colleen McMahon are
					 designated as Vice Chairpersons of the Commission. The Commission shall consist
					 of an additional thirteen members, who were previously appointed to the
					 Commission. The members of the Commission shall receive no compensation but
					 shall be entitled to reimbursement for any necessary expenses incurred in
					 connection with the performance of their duties. Service on the Commission
					 shall not constitute public employment for purposes of disqualification from
					 holding of public office or employment.
II. Report
The Commission shall prepare a written report to the
					 Governor assessing the problems associated with youth crime and violence and
					 the juvenile justice system of the State of New York and make appropriate
					 legislative, programmatic and administrative recommendations for improvement. A
					 final report shall be submitted to the Governor by March 31, 1995. The
					 Commission may issue any interim reports to the Governor and Legislature prior
					 to March 31, 1995 as it deems appropriate.
*Continues and amends Executive Order No. 177 (Mario M.
					 Cuomo), §
											177.1, supra.
Signed: George E. PatakiDated: January 10, 1995
[FN*] [Revoked and superseded by Executive Order No. 5.1,
					 infra.]