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NEW YORK CODES, RULES AND REGULATIONS
TITLE 9. EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENT
SUBTITLE A. GOVERNOR'S OFFICE
CHAPTER I. EXECUTIVE ORDERS
PART 5. EXECUTIVE ORDERS (GEORGE E. PATAKI)
Date:
08/31/2009
Document:
ยง 5.112.1 Executive Order-No. 112.1: Establishing The Commission On Terrorism
WHEREAS, the Commission on Terrorism was established by Executive Order No. 112, dated June 14, 2001, to review incidents of terrorism, coordinate intelligence with State and local entities, work cooperatively with other jurisdictions, and develop mechanisms for preventing and responding to terrorist acts, so that New York State is as prepared as possible in the event of terrorism;
WHEREAS, the State Office of Fire Prevention and Control and the New York City Emergency Management Office have valuable experience and expertise that are vital to the Commission's endeavor and would better enable the Commission to successfully carry out its powers and responsibilities; and
WHEREAS, it is in the best interests of the State to designate the State Office of Fire Prevention and Control and the New York City Emergency Management Office as members of the Commission and thereby ensure that the experience and expertise of these entities are appropriately utilized.
NOW, THEREFORE, I, GEORGE E. PATAKI, 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 continue Executive Order No. 112, except that Subdivision 1 of Part I of such Executive Order is amended to read as follows: 1. Members of the Commission shall be appointed by the Governor and shall serve at the pleasure of the Governor. The Commission shall be comprised of 17 members, who shall serve personally or through his or her designee. The members shall be the Director of State Operations, who shall serve as a co-chairperson of the Commission; the Director of Criminal Justice, who shall serve as a co-chairperson; the Superintendent of the Division of State Police; the Adjutant General of the Division of Military and Naval Affairs; the Director of the State Emergency Management Office; a designee of the Office for Technology; a designee of the State Office of Fire Prevention and Control; the Commissioner of the Department of Health; a representative from the New York State Emergency Medical Association; a representative from the District Attorneys Association; a representative from the New York State Association of Chiefs of Police; a representative from the New York State Sheriff's Association; a representative from the New York City Police Department; a representative from the New York City Emergency Management Office; an expert on international terrorism; an expert on domestic terrorism; and a victims' advocate. In carrying out its powers and duties as provided in this Order, the Commission shall consult with: the Metropolitan Transit Authority; the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey; the New York City Fire Department; the New York State Fire Chiefs Association; the United States Attorneys; the Federal Bureau of Investigation, other federal agencies and any other persons or entities it deems appropriate or necessary. Signed: George E. Pataki
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