N.Y. Comp. Codes R. & Regs. tit. 9 § 4.55

Current through Register Vol. 46, No. 36, September 4, 2024

Section 4.55 - Executive order no. 55: establishing the state industrial cooperation council

WHEREAS, New York's businesses and industries are confronted by a constantly evolving technological environment, and a world marketplace characterized by rapidly changing demand and heightened competition; and

WHEREAS, to compete successfully in the marketplace, the State's businesses and industries must adapt to these changes, finding new ways to enhance productivity, improve management and attract financing; and

WHEREAS, these efforts can be most successful if the full cooperation of business, labor and government is obtained;

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 State Industrial Cooperation Council.

I. Membership

(a) The council shall consist of 13 members appointed by the Governor and serving at his pleasure, including:

five members associated with major New York industries;

five members associated with labor organizations representing employees in private industry in the State; and three other members familiar with the changing needs and problems of industries in the State, one of whom shall be appointed by the Governor to serve as chairperson of the council.

(b) The members of the council shall serve without compensation, but shall be entitled to reimbursement for expenses incurred in the fulfillment of their responsibilities.

II. Responsibilities

The council shall:

(1) identify and investigate issues relating to the process of industrial adaptation;

(2) identify and help develop cooperative approaches to financing industrial and economic adaptation and expansion, including prudently channeling pension funds and other institutional investments;

(3) provide information and assistance for business, labor and community groups involved in industrial restructuring and reorganization, emphasizing small and mid-sized enterprises;

(4) sponsor training and technical assistance programs for local economic development officials, financial institutions, business groups, labor unions and other interested constituencies regarding new forms of management and financing, including industrial reorganization, employee ownership plans and management buyouts;

(5) cooperate with the New York State Science and Technology Foundation, the Center for Industrial Innovation and other entities, to disseminate information and knowledge which will assist New York's industries in improving productivity;

(6) propose cooperative programs to assist individuals and communities adversely affected by plant closings, contractions, and other changes in the economy; and

(7) recommend the adoption of State policies concerning Federal activities which affect the future of New York's industries.

III. Staff

The council shall appoint an executive director. Other State agencies may provide staff and other resources as needed, subject to the approval of the Director of the Budget, and will cooperate as necessary.

IV. Reports

The council shall report to the Governor on its activities no later than June 1, 1985, and annually thereafter; and shall submit such other reports as the Governor may request, or as it may deem appropriate.

Signed: Mario M. CuomoDated: December 17, 1984

[FN*] [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 § 4.55