§ 5-02 Definitions.
RCNY § 5-02
Agency. "Agency" shall mean an agency the head of which holds office upon the appointment of the Mayor. Person. "Person" shall mean an individual, partnership, corporation or other legal entity, and any individual or entity acting in a fiduciary or representative capacity. Petition. "Petition" shall mean a request or application for any agency to adopt a rule. Petitioner. "Petitioner" shall mean the person who files a petition. Rule. "Rule" shall have the meaning set forth in Section 1041(5) of the Charter (City Administrative Procedure Act) and shall mean generally any statement or communication of general applicability that (1) implements or applies law or policy or (2) prescribes the procedural requirements of an agency, including an amendment, suspension, or repeal of any such statement or communication.
