N.Y. Comp. Codes R. & Regs. tit. 9 § 4.42

Current through Register Vol. 46, No. 45, November 2, 2024

Section 4.42 - Executive order no. 42: establishing the new york voluntary enterprise commission

Our State has been fortunate over the past half century to have developed a working partnership with a wide array of voluntary organizations which have become part of the State's heritage and tradition of providing for the less fortunate. The wellspring of this tradition has always been, and continues to be, the idealism, compassion and generosity of the citizens of New York.

An enduring partnership between the public, private and voluntary sectors, on behalf of the State and its communities, can insure that government is responsive to real needs and can draw on the best resources of the community. Moreover, coordination of these efforts with governmental programs leverages essential additional financial assistance for those in need in these times of fiscal constraint.

It is, therefore, important that the relationship between the State and the voluntary sector be promoted by the establishment of New York Voluntary Enterprise Commission, composed of citizens, representing various sectors of our society, with a keen interest in and commitment to community service.

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. The New York Voluntary Enterprise Commission

There is hereby created within the Executive Chamber the New York Voluntary Enterprise Commission. The members of the commission shall be appointed by the Governor, two of whom shall be designated cochairpersons. The membership shall not exceed 20 persons. The members shall serve for a term of one year and may be reappointed. The members shall receive no compensation, but shall be entitled to reimbursement for any necessary expenses incurred in connection with the performance of their duties.

II. Powers and Responsibilities of the Commission

The commission shall advise and assist the Governor in the development and implementation of policies designed to promote voluntarism and realize the fullest potential of the voluntary sector. Specifically, the commission shall:

(1) Review the experiences of Federal programs such as the Peace Corps and VISTA, and programs in other states, to determine whether New York should create a voluntary service corps.

(2) Establish a series of joint enterprise programs, in a limited number of areas of State concern that are deemed priorities by the Governor, that would join public and private resources to those of community-based voluntary organizations that have demonstrated a high degree of creativity, effectiveness and understanding in responding to community needs.

(3) Address and attempt to resolve concerns or problems involving the relationship between the State and the voluntary sector.

(4) Give recognition to excellence and creativity in the voluntary sector through an annual awards program, to be known as the Eleanor Roosevelt Awards for Community Service.

(5) Engage in such other studies or activities that are deemed by the Governor to be in the best interest of the State and the voluntary sector.

III. Procedures of the Commission

The commission shall establish procedures to govern the method and manner of its operations and the submission of matters for its consideration.

The commission may employ such staff as may be deemed necessary by the cochairpersons at compensation to be fixed by them subject to the approval of the Governor and the Budget Director. In carrying out its functions, powers and duties, the commission shall, wherever possible, make use of the staff resources of the Executive Chamber and of State agencies, as well as those of the private sector.

All departments, divisions, boards, offices and public corporations of the State are directed to cooperate with the commission and to provide such assistance as the commission may request to fulfill its purposes. Such assistance may include, but need not be limited to, the provision of statistical and policy data in such form as is determined by the commission, and consultation with such agency staff as the commission identifies.

IV. Advisory Board

There is hereby created an Advisory Board on Voluntary Enterprise (the "Board"), of no more than 50 persons, whose members, designated by the Governor, shall consist of leaders of the voluntary sector in the State and persons from the private and independent sectors who have made significant contributions to public policy. The board shall advise and assist the members and staff of the commission on all matters pertaining to the powers and responsibilities of the commission.

V. Office of Citizen Participation

The Governor, in his discretion, and contingent upon the receipt of funds from private and public sources, including the Federal government, may create within the Executive Chamber an Office of Citizen Participation. The Office of Citizen Participation shall be responsible for promoting and assisting volunteer activities in the State, and shall further be responsible for the direction of the Eleanor Roosevelt Awards Program.

Signed: Mario M. CuomoDated: June 1, 1984

[FN*] [Revoked and superseded by Executive Order No. 101 (Mario M. Cuomo), § 4.101, 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.]

N.Y. Comp. Codes R. & Regs. Tit. 9 § 4.42