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 5.112 - Executive order no. 112: establishing the commission on terrorism

Current through Register Vol. 46, No. 28, July 10, 2024
WHEREAS, terrorism is a serious and deadly problem that
					 involves the commission of violent and cowardly acts, such as bombings,
					 assassination, kidnappings and acts of sabotage, that directly or indirectly
					 affect countless New Yorkers;
WHEREAS, these horrifying acts of terrorism, which occur
					 both at home and around the world, underscore a compelling need to combat
					 terrorism with increased vigilance in New York State;
WHEREAS, the State of New York has recognized the
					 continuing possibility of a terrorist attack in the state and has developed a
					 Weapons of Mass Destruction Task Force comprised of representatives from
					 several appropriate state agencies within the Executive Department to ensure
					 that first responders and those entities responsible for handling terrorist
					 incidents are adequately trained and fully equipped to handle such incidents;
					 and
WHEREAS, the creation of a centralized entity to review
					 incidents of terrorism, coordinate intelligence with State and local entities,
					 work cooperatively with other jurisdictions, and develop mechanisms for
					 preventing and responding to terrorist acts, is vital so that New York State is
					 as prepared as possible in the event of terrorism.
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 Commission on terrorism
					 with the following membership, responsibilities and powers:
I. MEMBERSHIP
1. Members of the Commission shall be
				  appointed by the Governor and shall serve at the pleasure of the Governor. The
				  Commission shall be comprised of 15 members, who shall serve personally or
				  through his or her designee. The members shall be the Director of State
				  Operations, who shall serve as a co-chairperson of the Commission; the Director
				  of Criminal Justice, who shall serve as a co-chairperson; the Superintendent of
				  the Division of State Police; the Adjutant General of the Division of Military
				  and Naval Affairs; the Director of the State Emergency Management Office; a
				  designee of the Office for Technology; the Commissioner of the Department of
				  Health; a representative from the New York State Emergency Medical Association;
				  a representative from the District Attorneys Association; a representative from
				  the New York State Association of Chiefs of Police; a representative from the
				  New York State Sheriff's Association; a representative from the New York City
				  Police Department; an expert on international terrorism; an expert on domestic
				  terrorism; and a victims' advocate. In carrying out its powers and duties as
				  provided in this Order, the Commission shall consult with: the Metropolitan
				  Transit Authority; the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey; the New York
				  City Fire Department; the New York City Office of Emergency Management; the New
				  York State Fire Chiefs Association; the United States Attorneys; the Federal
				  Bureau of Investigation, other federal agencies and any other persons or
				  entities it deems appropriate or necessary.
2. 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 public office or employment.