EXECUTIVE ORDER No. 71
June 21, 2021
CENTER FOR FAITH AND COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIPS
WHEREAS community organizations, including faith organizations, serve as important sources of guidance and information for people throughout New York City; and
WHEREAS those organizations can be significant partners for the City to amplify efforts to provide services to the people of New York City and to inspire civic engagement; and
WHEREAS facilitating such connections with the people of New York City will increase equity and promote a more just City;
NOW, THEREFORE, by the power vested in me as Mayor of the City of New York, it is ordered that:
Section 1. Establishment of the Center for Faith and Community Partnerships. There is hereby established a Center for Faith and Community Partnerships (“Office”), which shall be housed within the Community Affairs Unit of the Office of the Mayor. The Mayor shall appoint an Executive Director of the Office.
§ 2. Duties of the Office. The Office shall:
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facilitate engagement with local and citywide coalitions of community and faith leaders and organizations throughout New York City through outreach and education regarding the programs and services of the City;
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serve as a direct point of contact for those leaders and organizations with City Hall; and
- connect those leaders and organizations to City services, with a goal of increasing equity and inspiring civic engagement throughout our neighborhoods.
§ 3. Cooperation. All mayoral agencies shall cooperate with the Office in the performance of its duties.
§ 4. Effective Date. This Order shall take effect immediately.
Bill de Blasio,
Mayor