New York A04396 increases the Battery Park City Authority membership to nine and requires five of them to be primary residents of Battery Park City.

New York A04396 amends the public authorities law to change the composition of the Battery Park City Authority. The bill increases the number of members on the authority from seven to nine. It also mandates that at least five of these nine members must be primary residents of Battery Park City. The governor, with the advice and consent of the senate, appoints the members. Initial terms vary, with some members serving two, four, or six years. Vacancies are filled for the unexpired term. The act takes effect immediately upon becoming law.

New York A04396 increases the Battery Park City Authority membership to nine and requires five of them to be primary residents of Battery Park City.

New York A04396 amends the public authorities law to change the composition of the Battery Park City Authority. The bill increases the number of members on the authority from seven to nine. It also mandates that at least five of these nine members must be primary residents of Battery Park City. The governor, with the advice and consent of the senate, appoints the members. Initial terms vary, with some members serving two, four, or six years. Vacancies are filled for the unexpired term. The act takes effect immediately upon becoming law.