To attain its mission, the responsibilities, functions and duties of the New York State Department of Transportation include:
■Coordinating and developing comprehensive transportation policy for the State; coordinating and assisting in the development and operation of transportation facilities and services for highways, railroads, mass transit systems, ports, waterways and aviation facilities; and, formulating and keeping current a long-range, comprehensive statewide master plan for the balanced development of public and private commuter and general transportation facilities.
■Administering a public safety program for railroads and motor carriers engaged in intrastate commerce; directing state regulation of such carriers in matters of rates and service; and, providing oversight in matters relative to the safe operation of bus lines, commuter railroads and subway systems that are publicly subsidized through the Public Transportation Safety Board
Air, water, food, shelter, income: nature sustains every aspect of our lives. That's why protecting and conserving nature isn't just a matter of common sense. It's the smartest investment we can make.
Since our founding in 1951, The Nature Conservancy has harnessed the power of nature to help solve our planet’s most challenging problems. And while the stakes are high, so is our resolve: to create a world where everyone thrives alongside nature for generations to come.
We do this by working hand in hand with communities around the world. By committing to a science-based, non-partisan approach that’s stood the test of time. And by bringing people together, from all walks of life, to find common ground in nature.
Erie County is located on the western border of New York State along Lake Erie, part of the Buffalo-Niagara Falls Metropolitan Area. With almost one million residents, the county covers 1,058 square miles and consists of three cities and 25 town governments.
Erie County is governed under a "home rule" charter which separates legislative and executive functions. County Executive Mark C. Poloncarz, elected to a four-year term, is the chief executive officer of the county. The County Legislature is the county's governing body, consisting of 11 members elected to two-year terms. Other elected positions are Comptroller, Clerk, District Attorney, and Sheriff.
Erie County government employs over 5,600 individuals and has an annual budget of $1.45 billion. Erie County administers vital public services, provides law enforcement and maintains public infrastructure for its roughly one million residents. The Erie County Executive is Mark C. Poloncarz, who took office in January 2012.
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