N.Y. Executive Law 488 – Participation of federal and local agencies, individuals and corporations
§ 488. Participation of federal and local agencies, individuals and corporations. 1. Federal and local agencies, individuals and corporations involved in the administration of a program grant or technical assistance effort for rural development and revitalization, shall be encouraged to participate in the assistance services of the office and to make information available to applicants through the office with respect to any related program, undertaking, project, or activity which is referred to the office under the provisions of this article.
Terms Used In N.Y. Executive Law 488
- Director: means the chief administrative officer of the state office of rural affairs. See N.Y. Executive Law 481
- Office: means the state office of rural affairs created by this article. See N.Y. Executive Law 481
- Rural areas: means counties within the state having less than two hundred thousand population, and the municipalities, individuals, institutions, communities, programs and such other entities or resources as are found therein. See N.Y. Executive Law 481
- Rural development and revitalization: shall mean those policies, programs, laws, regulations, or other matters having to do with rural areas including, but not limited to, human services and community life; health care; education; business, economic development, and employment; agriculture; environment, land use, and natural resources; transportation; community facilities, housing; and local government services and management. See N.Y. Executive Law 481
2. The director shall consult with and seek assistance from officials of federal and local agencies or corporations with respect to coordinating assistance programs for rural areas and shall recommend to the governor and the legislature any policies or programs which would facilitate such coordination.