N.Y. Comp. Codes R. & Regs. tit. 9 § 4.36

Current through Register Vol. 46, No. 43, October 23, 2024

Section 4.36 - Executive order no. 36: establishing the new york state motion picture and television advisory board

WHEREAS, New York State is the birthplace of the motion picture and television industries which today represent a multi-billion dollar segment of the State's economy; and

WHEREAS, the motion picture and television industries hold great potential for further economic growth and, with it, increased employment opportunities; and

WHEREAS, in recognition of the significance of these industries to this State, the Department of Commerce has established the Office of Motion Picture and Television Development; and

WHEREAS, the Office of Motion Picture and Television Development can be assisted in its work by the advice and participation of members and employees of these industries;

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 New York State Motion Picture and Television Advisory Board to assist in the design, development and implementation of State policies, programs and strategies to enhance the development, growth and quality of the motion picture, television and related industries in this State.

I. Membership.

The members of the New York State Motion Picture and Television Advisory Board shall be appointed by the Governor and shall include representatives of business and industry, labor unions and other groups involved in motion picture and television production. Such members so appointed shall serve terms of two years and shall receive no salary or other compensation, but shall be reimbursed for reasonable expenses incurred in the performance of their duties.

The Commissioner of Commerce, the Commissioner of Labor and the Chairperson of the Council on the Arts shall also be members of the Board. The Governor shall designate one of the members of the Board to be Chairman.

II. General Powers and Duties.

The Board shall meet at the direction of the Chairman and shall periodically report to the Governor on it activities. The Board shall have the following powers and duties:

1. To identify and assess the condition of the motion picture and television industries within New York State, and State policies and programs which directly or indirectly affect those industries and, as appropriate, to recommend the adoption of new, or the modification of existing, policies and programs;

2. To advise the Office of Motion Picture and Television Development in its promotion of the motion picture and television industries within the State and of New York State as a locale for production;

3. To assist the Department of Commerce in obtaining information necessary for development and improvement of State policies and programs affecting the motion picture and television industries in the State;

4. To advise the Office of Motion Picture and Television Development of new trends, technological advances and other developments which are and will be significant to the motion picture, television and related industries, and to the State's efforts on their behalf; and

5. To facilitate cooperation by local, State and Federal government agencies and private groups in securing location or other necessary permits and any and all appropriate services connected with motion picture and television production.

III. Assistance.

The Department of Commerce shall provide technical and staff support to the Board. All other departments, divisions, and units of State government are directed to cooperate with the Board and to provide such assistance as may be required to fulfill its purposes.

IV. Duties of the Department of Commerce.

The Department of Commerce, through its Office of Motion Picture and Television Development, shall conduct a program of information, publicity and production services consistent with the provisions of this Order, designed to attract motion picture and television production activities to New York.

V. Previous Executive Order.

Executive Order No. 64, dated December 29, 1977, is hereby revoked and superseded by this Executive Order.

Signed: Mario M. CuomoDated: March 15, 1984

[FN[DAGGER]] [Revokes and supersedes Executive Order No. 64 (Hugh L. Carey), § 3.64, supra.]

[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 § 4.36