WHEREAS, the New York State judiciary performs a critical function for the people of the State of New York;
WHEREAS, the residents of the State have an interest in the sound administration of criminal and civil justice systems staffed by qualified and motivated individuals;
WHEREAS, salary disparities exist within the judicial branch of State Government among judges who preside on the various courts of original jurisdiction;
WHEREAS, an examination of judicial salaries should be accompanied by the development of a process for continuing review of cost savings and revenue proposals by the courts, and should take into consideration the State's fiscal environment; and
WHEREAS, other factors which attract individuals to seek judicial positions, including working environment and fringe benefits, are also important to the development of a talented judiciary;
NOW, THEREFORE, I, Mario M. Cuomo, Governor of the State of New York, by virtue of the authority vested in me by the Constitution and Laws of the State of New York, do hereby establish the Temporary State Commission on Judicial Compensation.
The Commission shall be comprised of five persons appointed by the Governor, one of whom shall be designated by the Governor as Chair. The members of the Commission shall receive no compensation for their services.
The Commission shall be responsible for examining, evaluating and making recommendations to the Governor and the Legislature with respect to:
The Commission shall issue an interim report to the Governor as soon as possible but no later than January 31, 1993. The Commission shall issue a final report to the Governor on or before June 1, 1993. The Commission may issue any other interim reports it deems appropriate.
All departments, divisions and units of State Government are directed to cooperate with the Commission and to provide such assistance as it may require to fulfill its obligations, including the provision of statistical and program data as the Commission may require.
Signed: Mario M. CuomoDated: November 18, 1992
[FN*] [Revoked by Executive Order No. 5 (Eliot Spitzer), infra.]
[Revoked by Executive Order No. 9 (David A. Paterson), infra.]
[Revoked by Executive Order No. 2 (Andrew M. Cuomo), infra.]
N.Y. Comp. Codes R. & Regs. Tit. 9 § 4.161