N.Y. Executive Law § 913: Functions; powers and duties

§ 913. Functions; powers and duties. The secretary shall have the

following functions, powers and duties:

1. To advise the governor and agencies of state government concerning

planning, programs and policies for the achievement of wise use of the

land and water resources of coastal areas and inland waterways, giving

full consideration to ecological, cultural, historic, aesthetic values

and the needs for economic development and to encourage public and

private institutions to preserve, protect, enhance, develop and use

coastal and inland waterway resources in a manner consistent with the

purposes and policies of this article.

2. To evaluate and make recommendations on federal, state and local

programs and legislation relating to coastal and inland waterway

resources issues;

3. To review and approve acceptable waterfront revitalization programs

as herein provided;

4. To review, evaluate and issue recommendations and opinions

concerning programs and actions of state agencies which may have the

potential to affect the policies and purposes of this article, including

but not limited to, programs within the jurisdiction of the departments

of state, agriculture and markets, environmental conservation, public

service, commerce and transportation, the offices of energy and parks

and recreation and the office of general services.

5. To enter into contracts with any person, firm, corporation,

municipality or governmental agency;

6. To adopt, amend or rescind such rules and regulations as may be

necessary or convenient to the performance of the functions, powers and

duties of the secretary; and

7. To do all other things necessary or convenient to carry out the

functions, powers and duties expressly set forth in this article or as

may from time to time be confined upon the secretary by the legislature

of the state.