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 4.36 - Executive order no. 36: establishing the new york state motion picture and television advisory board

Current through Register Vol. 46, No. 28, July 10, 2024
WHEREAS, New York State is the birthplace of the motion
					 picture and television industries which today represent a multi-billion dollar
					 segment of the State's economy; and
WHEREAS, the motion picture and television industries hold
					 great potential for further economic growth and, with it, increased employment
					 opportunities; and
WHEREAS, in recognition of the significance of these
					 industries to this State, the Department of Commerce has established the Office
					 of Motion Picture and Television Development; and
WHEREAS, the Office of Motion Picture and Television
					 Development can be assisted in its work by the advice and participation of
					 members and employees of these industries;
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 Motion Picture
					 and Television Advisory Board to assist in the design, development and
					 implementation of State policies, programs and strategies to enhance the
					 development, growth and quality of the motion picture, television and related
					 industries in this State.
I.
				  Membership.
The members of the New York State Motion Picture and
					 Television Advisory Board shall be appointed by the Governor and shall include
					 representatives of business and industry, labor unions and other groups
					 involved in motion picture and television production. Such members so appointed
					 shall serve terms of two years and shall receive no salary or other
					 compensation, but shall be reimbursed for reasonable expenses incurred in the
					 performance of their duties.
The Commissioner of Commerce, the Commissioner of Labor and
					 the Chairperson of the Council on the Arts shall also be members of the Board.
					 The Governor shall designate one of the members of the Board to be
					 Chairman.
II. General
				  Powers and Duties.
The Board shall meet at the direction of the Chairman and
					 shall periodically report to the Governor on it activities. The Board shall
					 have the following powers and duties:
1. To identify and assess the condition of
				  the motion picture and television industries within New York State, and State
				  policies and programs which directly or indirectly affect those industries and,
				  as appropriate, to recommend the adoption of new, or the modification of
				  existing, policies and programs;
2.
				  To advise the Office of Motion Picture and Television Development in its
				  promotion of the motion picture and television industries within the State and
				  of New York State as a locale for production;
3. To assist the Department of Commerce in
				  obtaining information necessary for development and improvement of State
				  policies and programs affecting the motion picture and television industries in
				  the State;
4. To advise the Office
				  of Motion Picture and Television Development of new trends, technological
				  advances and other developments which are and will be significant to the motion
				  picture, television and related industries, and to the State's efforts on their
				  behalf; and
5. To facilitate
				  cooperation by local, State and Federal government agencies and private groups
				  in securing location or other necessary permits and any and all appropriate
				  services connected with motion picture and television production.