N.Y. Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation Law § 39.03: Definitions

§ 39.03 Definitions. Whenever used in this article, unless a different

meaning clearly appears from the context, the terms listed below shall

have the following meanings:

1. "Niagara river greenway" or "greenway" shall mean a linear system

of state and local parks and conservation areas linked by a network of

multi use trails within the greenway area established by an approved

plan of the commission as provided for in this article.

2. "Niagara river greenway commission" or "commission" shall mean the

Niagara river greenway commission created pursuant to this article.

3. "Municipality" means a county, city, town, village or local public

benefit corporation located adjacent to the Niagara river.

4. "Chief elected official" shall mean the chief executive officer of

a municipality, or if there is none, any other officer possessing

similar powers and duties.

5. "Conservation area or areas" shall mean lands which are of

ecological or recreational importance but shall not include state or

local parks. Such lands may include but are not limited to wetlands,

preserves, trails, riverfront walks and such private lands as may be

dedicated by the land owner for the purposes of the greenway.