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History
- Print number 6530a
- Amend (t) and recommit to corporations, authorities and commissions
- Referred to corporations, authorities and commissions
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Relates to the appointment of members of the battery park city authority
In Senate Committee · Corporations, Authorities And Commissions · Sponsor Deborah Glick
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Title of bill
An act to amend the public authorities law, in relation to the appointment of members of the Battery Park city authority
Purpose
To ensure that a majority of members of the Battery Park City Authority are residents of the community district in which Battery Park City is located.
Summary of specific provisions
Section 1 amends subdivision one of section 1973 of the public authorities law to require that if less than a majority of the members of the battery park city authority are residents of the community district in which battery park city is located, future appointments must be of residents of the community district until a majority is achieved. Thereafter, a majority of the corporation's members shall be residents.
Section 2 establishes the effective date.
Justification
In 1968, the State created the Battery Park City Authority to oversee creation of Battery Park City, a new development on the far west side of Lower Manhattan. Since its founding, Battery Park City has transformed from a development project into a vibrant residential and commercial community. However, the governance structure of BPCA has not changed as the community has evolved.
The challenges of the Authority are no longer the challenges of a major infrastructure project, they are now the challenges of running a neighborhood. It is time for community members to have a voice in its governance as members of the Battery Park City Authority board.
Prior legislative history
New Bill
Fiscal implications
None
Effective date
This act shall take effect immediately
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