N.Y. Executive Law § 145: Definitions

§ 145. Definitions. As used in this article, unless another meaning is

clearly apparent in the language or context:

1. The term "agency" shall mean any department, board, bureau,

commission, division, office, council, committee or officer of the

state, a public benefit corporation or public authority at least one of

whose members is appointed by the governor.

2. The term "public corporation" shall mean and include a municipal

corporation, a district corporation, or public benefit corporation

except a public benefit corporation at least one of whose members is

appointed by the governor.

3. The term "person" shall mean any individual, partnership,

corporation, association, or public or private organization of any

character, other than an agency or public corporation.