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 5.107 - Executive order no. 107: establishing the new york state heritage commission

Current through Register Vol. 46, No. 28, July 10, 2024
WHEREAS, it is the policy of the State of New York to
					 preserve, protect and promote its unique heritage for the benefit of its
					 citizens and the millions of tourists who visit the Empire State each
					 year;
WHEREAS, New York State has been home to many historic
					 events of national and international renown that have played an integral role
					 in shaping and creating the world we live in today;
WHEREAS, New York State was the birthplace of the Women's
					 Rights Movement in America, was home to notable African-Americans active in the
					 Civil Rights Movement, played an important role in the Underground Railroad to
					 Freedom, was the site of critical battles during the Revolutionary War and War
					 of 1812, was home to American Presidents and was the birthplace of the Canal
					 System--New Yorkers should be proud of the contributions this great State has
					 made to the development of our Nation;
WHEREAS, New York State possesses and cares for one of the
					 largest and most diverse collections of art, historic artifacts, archives and
					 cultural resources in the Nation, ranging from historic homes to an
					 unparalleled collection of 19th and 20th Century artwork to an original draft
					 of the Emancipation Proclamation. This collection represents a vital part of
					 our State's history; and
WHEREAS, New York's rich heritage and culture should be
					 celebrated, shared and preserved for generations to come.
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 establish the New York State Heritage
					 Commission to bring to life the history of New York State and enable citizens
					 and visitors to discover and enjoy our State's rich heritage and
					 culture.
I. New York State Heritage
				  Commission
The Commission membership shall consist of the
					 commissioners of the Department of Environmental Conservation, Department of
					 Agriculture and Markets, State Education Department, Department of
					 Transportation, Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation and
					 Office of General Services, the Secretary of State, the chairs of the Empire
					 State Development Corporation, Office for Technology, Thruway Authority and the
					 New York State Council on the Arts, the executive directors of the Hudson River
					 Valley Greenway and the Adjutant General, or their respective designees, and
					 such other members as the Governor may appoint. The Governor shall designate a
					 chair from among the members of the Commission. The members of the Commission
					 shall receive no additional compensation, but shall be entitled to
					 reimbursement for actual and necessary expenses reasonably incurred in the
					 course of discharging their official duties hereunder.
II. Powers and Responsibilities of the
				  Commission
The Commission shall develop a New York State Heritage
					 Trails Program. The Program shall encourage economic development in New York
					 State based upon history and tourism and create new opportunities for visitors
					 to discover and appreciate our State's unique heritage through a system of
					 thematic heritage trails. The Commission may utilize items from the State's
					 historical collection to assist in interpreting and promoting the history of
					 our great State.
The Commission shall coordinate the administration of the
					 State's historical collection. The Commission shall create a statewide
					 inter-agency program to identify and catalog all historically significant items
					 for the purpose of preserving and displaying these valuable treasures for
					 future generations. The Commission shall work collaboratively with state
					 agencies to ensure proper storage and safekeeping, and it shall explore
					 opportunities for greater public access to the collection. The Commission may
					 coordinate with private collectors and cultural institutions on projects to
					 promote public appreciation of New York State's historical and cultural
					 resources.
III. Cooperation
				  of State Agencies
The Commission is hereby authorized to call upon any
					 agency, department, office, division, public benefit corporation or public
					 authority of this State to supply it with such information, personnel and
					 assistance as it deems necessary to discharge its responsibilities under this
					 Order. Each agency, department, office, division, public benefit corporation
					 and public authority of this State is hereby directed to cooperate with the
					 Commission and to furnish to the Commission such information, personnel and
					 assistance as is necessary to accomplish the purposes of this Order. Such
					 assistance may include the assignment of staff and the provision of support
					 services.
Signed: George E. PatakiDated: February 9, 2001
[FN*] [Revoked by Executive Order No. 9 (David A.
					 Paterson), infra.]
[Revoked by Executive Order No. 2 (Andrew M. Cuomo),
					 infra.]