N.Y. Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation Law 33.03 – Jurisdiction, functions, powers and duties
§ 33.03 Jurisdiction, functions, powers and duties. In addition to any other powers, functions and duties conferred upon it by this title, or other provisions of law, the advisory council shall:
Terms Used In N.Y. Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation Law 33.03
- Advisory council: shall mean the state heritage areas advisory council established under article thirty-three of this title. See N.Y. Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation Law 31.01
- Heritage area: shall mean a definable urban or regional area of public and private uses ranging in size from a portion of a municipality to a regional area with a special coherence, such area being distinguished by physical and cultural resources (natural and/or man made including waterways, architecture, or artifacts reflecting a period of style or cultural heritage) which play a vital role in the life of the community and/or region and contribute through interpretive, educational and recreational use to the public. See N.Y. Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation Law 31.01
- Jurisdiction: (1) The legal authority of a court to hear and decide a case. Concurrent jurisdiction exists when two courts have simultaneous responsibility for the same case. (2) The geographic area over which the court has authority to decide cases.
- System: means the New York system of heritage areas established pursuant to section 35. See N.Y. Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation Law 31.01
1. Meet at least twice each year to provide information and review the activities within the state heritage areas conducted pursuant to this title.
2. Assist as specified in this title in coordinating state actions with the objectives of the system, and to assist and make such recommendations as are necessary to carry out the purposes of this title.
3. Review complaints made by local governments or other entities established by law to administer heritage areas relating to activities undertaken by state agencies which may adversely affect heritage area resources and make recommendations with respect thereto.
4. Submit reports to the governor, not less than once a year, concerning progress toward implementing the system, including recommendations for the future.
5. Exercise and perform such other advisory functions, powers and duties related to the planning, development and management of the system as may be appropriate.