L.L. 1986/005
Enactment date: 4/29/1986
Int. No. 515
By Council Member Katzman (by request of the Mayor); also Council Members O'Donovan, Wooten, Berman, Crispino and Leffler
A Local Law to amend the New York city charter and the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to the department of ports, international trade and commerce
Be it enacted by the Council as follows:
Section 1. Legislative intent. It is the intent of the council to establish the department of ports, international trade and commerce which will foster expansion of the international business community of the city of New York and promote high quality and cost-competitive air, marine, rail and truck freight services for the city. It is the expectation of the council that the department will enable the city to attract more effectively foreign investment and trade, to assist firms in the city to win and fulfill foreign contracts, and to allow businesses in the city to transport goods more efficiently. In this manner, the department will promote economic development and employment in the city.
In addition, it is the intent of the council that the department continue to perform the responsibilities formerly delegated by the charter to the department of ports and terminals.
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[Consolidated provisions are not included in this Appendix A]
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§ 24. Any reference to the department of ports and terminals in law or contract shall be deemed to refer to the department of ports, international trade and commerce.
§ 25. This local law shall take effect immediately.