N.Y. Executive Law § 481: Definitions

§ 481. Definitions. When used in this article:

1. "Office" means the state office of rural affairs created by this

article.

2. "Director" means the chief administrative officer of the state

office of rural affairs.

3. "State agency" means any department, office, council, or agency of

the state, or any public benefit corporation or authority authorized by

the laws of the state.

4. "Federal agency" means any department, office, council, or agency

of the federal government, or any public benefit corporation or

authority authorized by federal statute.

5. "Local agency" means any municipality, or office or department

thereof or not-for-profit organization created for the purposes of

enhancing the quality of life and revitalization of rural areas.

6. "Municipality" means any county, city, town, village, or school

district.

7. "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. In counties of two hundred thousand or greater

population, "rural areas" means towns with population densities of one

hundred fifty persons or less per square mile, and the villages,

individuals, institutions, communities, programs and such other entities

or resources as are found therein.

8. "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.