N.Y. Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation Law § 35.05
4. Management plans shall be the fundamental document defining the goals and boundaries for each state designated heritage area, and the means for the area's implementation and management. A management plan shall include, but need not be limited to:
5. Each management plan must demonstrate that the capability exists at the local level to implement and manage the heritage area including, but not limited to, the ability to:
8. Approval of the management plan by the commissioner shall: