New York Laws
Article 7 - Park Regions and Regional Park and Recreation Commissions
7.11 - Powers and Duties of Commissions.

ยง 7.11 Powers and duties of commissions. Each regional park,
recreation and historic preservation commission shall:

1. Act as a central advisory agency on all matters affecting parks,
outdoor recreation and historic preservation within the park region it
serves.

2. Represent and convey to the commissioner and council citizen
viewpoints as to the programs and needs of the park region it serves.

3. Maintain close liaison with officials of the office having
administrative jurisdiction over the park region which it serves, and
advise such officials on local policy, operational and budgetary
matters.