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 5.120 - Executive order no. 120: establishing the task force on military bases in new york state

Current through Register Vol. 46, No. 28, July 10, 2024
WHEREAS, the U.S. Department of Defense has begun the
					 process of reviewing the structure of the national military force and
					 developing goals in relation to existing military bases throughout the
					 country;
WHEREAS, pursuant to the National Defense Authorization Act
					 for the current 2002 fiscal year, the Federal government will institute a round
					 of base closures and realignments in 2005;
WHEREAS, military bases in New York State are critical to
					 the defense of the nation and freedom around the world, and serve as an
					 important source of economic stability and pride to the communities in which
					 they are located;
WHEREAS, these military bases conduct a wide array of
					 operations involving the Air Force, Army, Navy and Marines, including the
					 National Guard and reservists;
WHEREAS, local base support organizations in New York State
					 continue to work at the Federal, State and local levels to retain and expand
					 New York's military bases;
WHEREAS, the State of New York must continue efforts to
					 retain and improve military installations in the State by working cooperatively
					 with local governments and local base support organizations in order to use
					 resources and provide support effectively and efficiently;
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 Task Force on Military
					 Bases in New York State.
I. Membership
The Task Force on Military Bases in New York State (Task
					 Force) shall consist of members who shall be appointed by, and serve at the
					 pleasure of, the Governor. Members of the Task Force shall serve personally or
					 through a designee and shall include: the Chairman and Commissioner of Empire
					 State Development Corporation, who shall serve as Chair; the Secretary of
					 State; the Adjutant General of the New York State Division of Military and
					 Naval Affairs; the Commissioner of the New York State Department of
					 Transportation; the Chairman of the New York State Power Authority; the
					 President of the New York State Energy Research Development Authority; the
					 Commissioner of the New York State Division of Housing and Community Renewal;
					 the Chancellor of the State University of New York; the Executive Director of
					 the New York State Thruway Authority; the Commissioner of the Department of
					 Environmental Conservation; the President of the New York State Environmental
					 Facilities Corporation; the Director of the New York State Office for Federal
					 Affairs; the Superintendent of the New York State Police; the Executive
					 Director of the Niagara Frontier Transportation Authority; and such other
					 members as the Governor shall deem appropriate. The members of the Task Force
					 and/or their designees shall receive no compensation, but shall be entitled to
					 reimbursement for any necessary expenses incurred in connection with the
					 performance for their Task Force duties.
II. Responsibilities and Powers
A. The Task Force shall:
(1) work cooperatively with local governments
				  and local base support organizations to identify ways in which support and
				  resources can be utilized for the retention of existing bases and for the
				  expansion of these facilities in the event of closures or consolidations
				  elsewhere;
(2) identify State
				  resources that can be utilized to aid military missions, improve base
				  operations and quality of life for military base personnel and their
				  dependents, in relation to: roads; air and water accessibility; research,
				  testing, training, storage and other facilities; adult and child education;
				  health care; industry and economic concerns; power and energy concerns; housing
				  and community development; environmental concerns; technology issues; and in
				  relation to any other issue deemed appropriate by the Chair of the Task
				  Force;
(3) consult with experts as
				  necessary and call upon any agency, department, office, division, or public
				  authority of this State to supply it with such data and other resources,
				  personnel and assistance as the Task Force deems necessary to discharge the
				  responsibilities conferred upon it by this Order;
(4) provide periodic reports to the Governor
				  on any major actions or efforts to be undertaken by the Task Force and report
				  to the Secretary to the Governor on the status of all Task Force business and
				  initiatives; and
(5) supply
				  relevant data and information to the Base Realignment and Closure Commission
				  and/or appropriate Federal officials indicating that military bases in New York
				  State are critical to the defense of the nation and serve as an important
				  source of economic stability and pride to the communities in which they are
				  located.