New York § 175 - 175General functions, powers and duties of the commissioner
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§ 175. 175General functions, powers and duties of the commissioner
§ 175. General functions, powers and duties of the commissioner. The commissioner is hereby directed: 1. To establish and administer an Erie/Barge canal challenge grant program in coordination with the department of transportation, pursuant to section one hundred seventy-six of this article, within amounts appropriated therefor; 2. To assist municipalities, in coordination with the board, on the Erie/Barge canal plan canal-related activities for tourism development purposes; 3. To collect, coordinate, and disseminate information, in coordination with the board, on canal-related activities along the entire canal that promote and encourage tourism development; and 4. To do all things necessary, desirable and convenient to carry out its powers, functions and duties.
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