N.Y.
Public Authorities Law Section 2578
Greater Rochester sports authority
1.
There is hereby created the Greater Rochester sports authority. The authority shall be a body corporate and politic constituting a public benefit corporation. The authority shall consist of three members. Two of such members shall be appointed by the county executive with the advice and consent of the county legislature and who shall serve at the pleasure of the county executive, and one of such members shall be appointed by the city mayor with the advice and consent of the city council, and shall serve at the pleasure of the city mayor.2.
All members shall continue to hold office until their successors are appointed and qualify. Vacancies shall be filled in the manner provided for original appointments. Members may be removed from office for the same reasons and in the same manner as may be provided by law for the removal of officers of a county. The members of the authority shall receive no compensation for their services but shall be reimbursed for all other actual and necessary expenses incurred in connection with the carrying out of the purposes of this title. The powers of the authority shall be vested in and be exercised by the members of the authority at a meeting duly called and held and a majority of members shall constitute a quorum. Except as hereafter provided, no action shall be taken except pursuant to the affirmative vote of at least two voting members. The board shall appoint from its members a chairperson, vice-chairperson, and a treasurer and may delegate to one or more of its members, officers, agents or employees, such powers and duties as it may deem proper.3.
Notwithstanding any inconsistent provision of any general, special or local law, ordinance, resolution or charter, no officer, member or employee of the state or of any public corporation shall forfeit his or her office, or employment, by reason of his or her acceptance of appointment as a member, officer or employee of the authority, nor shall service as such member, officer or employee be deemed incompatible or in conflict with such office, membership or employment.4.
The authority shall be perpetual in duration, unless terminated by law. Provided, however that no such law shall take effect so long as the authority shall have bonds or other obligations outstanding unless adequate provision has been made for the payment or satisfaction thereof. Upon termination of the existence of the authority, all of its rights and property shall pass to and be vested in such municipality or legal entity as provided in said law.5.
It is hereby determined and declared, that the authority and the carrying out of its powers and duties are in all respects for the benefit of the people of the county and the state for the improvement of their health, welfare and prosperity and that such purposes are public purposes and that the authority is and will be performing an essential governmental function in the exercise of the powers conferred upon it by this title.6.
Nothing in this title shall be construed to obligate the state in any way in connection with the operation or obligations of the authority.
Source:
Section 2578 — Greater Rochester sports authority, https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/laws/PBA/2578 (updated Sep. 22, 2014; accessed Apr. 27, 2024).
