2006 New York Code - New York City Sports Commission.

 
    §  541.    New  York  city  sports  commission.    a.  There  shall be
  established a New York city sports commission consisting of five members
  who shall serve without compensation, each for a term  of  three  years.
  Two  members  of the commission shall be appointed by the mayor, and two
  members shall be appointed by the speaker of the council, and one member
  shall be designated as chairperson by the mayor after consultation  with
  the speaker.
    The  commission  may  appoint  an  executive  director to serve at its
  pleasure and may employ or retain other employees and consultants within
  appropriations for such purpose.
    b. Each member may designate a representative who may vote  on  behalf
  of  such  member and who shall be counted as a member for the purpose of
  determining  the  existence  of  a  quorum.   The   designation   of   a
  representative  shall  be  made  in prior written notice served upon the
  chairperson of the commission.
    c. The commission shall:
    (1) make recommendations to insure the continuation and  growth  of  a
  healthy  environment  for  professional,  amateur  and scholastic sports
  activities in the city;
    (2) hold at least one meeting per month:
    (3) issue a quarterly report to the mayor and  the  council  detailing
  the commission's activities during the previous three month period;
    (4)  issue  an annual report to the mayor and the council at the start
  of each fiscal year detailing the commission's goals  for  the  upcoming
  year;
    (5) submit a proposed annual budget to the council no later than March
  thirty-first of each year;
    (6)  seek  to  promote  the city as a positive and profitable base for
  professional sports teams wishing to relocate their organizations; and
    (7) perform such other duties as may be necessary as determined by the
  commission.