Administration

Nature Trail

The Administration of the Development Authority of the North Country consists of the executive management, compliance officer and finance department.  Administration oversees the daily operations of the organization and ensures compliance with the New York State Public Authority Accountability Act.

Executive Management & Compliance

The Executive Director is appointed by the Board of Directors and takes his/her direction from the Board.  Reporting to the Executive Director is the Deputy Director who assists the Executive Director in executing the directives of the Board of Directors.  All senior managers report to the Deputy Executive Director.  Also reporting directly to the Executive Director is the Compliance Officer.  The Compliance Officer ensures that the Development Authority and its staff are meeting all levels of compliance not only by New York State and the Public Authorities Accountability Act, but the policies and procedures enacted by the Authority itself to ensure a transparent and accountable organization.

Finance

The Comptroller is the chief financial officer for the Development Authority of the North Country.  He/she oversees the financial performance of the organization and operation budgets.

Giving Back to Our Communities

The nature trail along our water line from Watertown to Fort Drum is dedicated to our first Chairman and Executive Director, James Kanik, who believed we should give back to our communities.

News & Press Releases

02/21/2012
The Household Hazardous Waste collection schedule has been released.   The... [READ MORE]
02/14/2012
The Development Authority has recently awarded an additional $45,000 in low-... [READ MORE]
01/26/2012
The Development Authority of the North Country announces $45,000 in low-... [READ MORE]