N.Y. Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation Law § 7.11

§ 7.11 Powers and duties of commissions. Each regional park,\nrecreation and historic preservation commission shall:\n 1. Act as a central advisory agency on all matters affecting parks,\noutdoor recreation and historic preservation within the park region it\nserves.\n 2. Represent and convey to the commissioner and council citizen\nviewpoints as to the programs and needs of the park region it serves.\n 3. Maintain close liaison with officials of the office having\nadministrative jurisdiction over the park region which it serves, and\nadvise such officials on local policy, operational and budgetary\nmatters.\n