N.Y. Executive Law Section 94-D
New York Asian American and Pacific Islander commission


1.

(a) There is hereby established within the department of state the New York Asian American and Pacific Islander commission. The commission shall consist of thirteen members representative of Asian American and Pacific Islander communities which may include, but not be limited to: the Bangladeshi, Bhutanese, Cambodian, Chinese, Filipino, Hmong, Indian, Indonesian, Japanese, Korean, Laotian, Malaysian, Mongolian, Nepalese, Pakistani, Singaporean, Sri Lankan, Taiwanese, Thai, and Vietnamese communities. Such members shall have experience advocating on behalf of their community, and shall be appointed as follows:

(1)

seven members shall be appointed by the governor;

(2)

two members shall be appointed by the temporary president of the senate;

(3)

two members shall be appointed by the speaker of the assembly;

(4)

one member shall be appointed by the minority leader of the senate; and

(5)

one member shall be appointed by the minority leader of the assembly. The secretary of state, or their designee, shall serve as chair of the commission.

(b)

Each member of the commission shall serve a term of three years, except that in making the first appointments to the commission, four members shall be appointed to serve for one year, four for two years, and five for three years. The first appointments made by the temporary president of the senate and speaker of the assembly shall be allocated equally between the one-year and two-year terms of service. The first appointments made by the minority leaders shall serve for three years. The first appointments made by the governor shall be as follows: two members shall be appointed to serve for one year, two members shall be appointed to serve for two years, and three members shall be appointed to serve for three years. The members shall be eligible for reappointment and shall serve until their successors are appointed and qualified, and the term of the successor of any incumbent shall be calculated from the expiration of the term of that incumbent. A vacancy occurring other than by expiration of term shall be filled in the same manner as the original appointment, but for the unexpired term only.

(c)

A majority of the members of the commission shall constitute a quorum for the purpose of conducting the business thereof and a majority vote of all the members in office shall be necessary for action.

2.

The commission shall make recommendations regarding the following:

(a)

policies to improve the community, economic and social well-being, and the health and educational needs important to Asian American and Pacific Islander communities in the state;

(b)

statewide programs, recognizing the continuing contributions of Asian American and Pacific Islander individuals in the state;

(c)

public education campaigns regarding Asian American and Pacific Islander issues and culture;

(d)

ways to increase the awareness among Asian American and Pacific Islander individuals of state and local resources that may benefit Asian American and Pacific Islander individuals and communities as a whole.

3.

The members of the commission shall serve without compensation, but they shall be entitled to reimbursement for all necessary expenses incurred in the performance of their duties.

4.

The commission shall submit an annual report on its activities to the governor and the legislature. * NB Repealed November 17, 2028

Source: Section 94-D — New York Asian American and Pacific Islander commission, https://www.­nysenate.­gov/legislation/laws/EXC/94-D (updated Feb. 9, 2024; accessed Dec. 21, 2024).

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Department of state
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Rules
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Deputies
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Custody of records
93‑A
Examination of reports
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Commission on ethics and lobbying in government
94‑A
Consumer protection division
94‑B
Office for new Americans
94‑D
New York Asian American and Pacific Islander commission
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Legislative manual
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Fees and refunds
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Fees for services rendered pursuant to the uniform commercial code
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Completing unfinished papers
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Affirmation in lieu of oath
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Copies of amendments to rules for admission of attorneys
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Central state registry of security guards
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Central state registry of armored car guards
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Information on state agencies pertaining to persons subjected to section seventy-three-a of the public officers law and who hold policy-m...
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Business entity database
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Accessibility, rules and regulations
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Legislative notification of the proposed adoption, amendment, suspension or repeal of agency rules
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Application by municipal corporations for the suspension of certain rules
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Filing and publication of codes, rules and regulations
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Future editions and supplements of official compilations
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Departmental cooperation
104‑A
Departmental cooperation regarding water quality
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Changes in codes, rules or regulations
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Proof of codes, rules and regulations
106‑A
Internet access to the New York code, rules and regulations
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Intergovernmental agreements
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Address confidentiality program
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Registration of certain service providers
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Administration of certain monies
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Appointment of notaries public
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Procedure of appointment
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Certificates of official character of notaries public
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Certification of notarial signatures
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Signature and seal of county clerk
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Powers and duties
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Notary public or commissioner of deeds
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Advertising by notaries public
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Electronic notarization
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Notarial fees
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Statement as to authority of notaries public
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Powers of notaries public or other officers who are stockholders, directors, officers or employees of a corporation
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Commissioners of deeds within the state
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Commissioners of deeds in the city of New York
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Commissioners of deeds in other states, territories and foreign countries
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Powers of such commissioners
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Validity of acts of notaries public and commissioners of deeds notwithstanding certain defects
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Fees of such commissioners
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Saving clause
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Eligible professions for the purchase, sale, and use of body armor

Accessed:
Dec. 21, 2024

Last modified:
Feb. 9, 2024

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