7.11 - Powers and duties of commissions. - New York Statutes

§ 7.11 Powers and duties of commissions. Each regional park, recreation and historic preservation commission shall: 1. Review the application of policy and plans of the office to the park region served by the commission and review and approve the budget for such region prior to its submission to the commissioner. 2. Adopt policies, rules and regulations applicable to its park region subject to the general policies formulated by the commissioner and reviewed by the council and in conformity with rules and regulations adopted by the commissioner. 3. Act as a central advisory agency on all matters affecting parks, outdoor recreation and historic preservation within the park region it serves. 4. Represent and convey to the commissioner and council citizen viewpoints as to the programs and needs of the park region it serves. 5. Maintain close liaison with officials of the office having administrative jurisdiction over the park region which it serves, and advise such officials on local policy, operational and budgetary matters.