New York § 21-C - 21-CPower of commissioner to enter into agreements relating to certain federal acts

§ 21-C. 21-CPower of commissioner to enter into agreements relating to certain federal acts

§ 21-c. Power of commissioner to enter into agreements relating to certain federal acts. The commissioner is hereby authorized and empowered to take such steps, not inconsistent with law, as may be necessary or desirable for the purpose of procuring for the people of this state all of the benefits and assistance, financial or otherwise in connection with or provided or to be provided for by or pursuant to, the federal farm labor contractor registration act of nineteen hundred sixty-three, the federal economic opportunity act of nineteen hundred sixty-four, as amended, the federal fair labor standards act of nineteen hundred thirty-eight, as amended, and the occupational safety provisions of any federal act. The commissioner may enter into agreements with appropriate agencies of the United States, and with any political subdivision of the state, as may be necessary or required to receive such benefits and assistance. The commissioner is further authorized to receive and disburse such funds from the United States or any agency thereof, or from any political subdivision of the state, in accordance with the terms of any such agreement. The commissioner shall cooperate with other departments, divisions, agencies, and political subdivisions of the state in connection with any such agreement.