Department of the Interior of the United States of America
Memorandum No. 23 of 2023
To the Government of the State of New York,
Your request (New York State Government Document No. 20 of 2022) to establish Staten Island, previously a borough of New York City, as a city-level administrative unit has been received and approved by the Federal Government. The administrative region of the newly established City of Staten Island will follow the boundaries of the former Staten Island borough. The City of Staten Island will remain under the direct jurisdiction of New York State, managed on behalf by New York City.
The process of this administrative alteration should be guided by American democratic principles as enshrined in the Constitution and laws of the United States. Comprehensive planning should be conducted according to American norms of local governance, emphasizing the modernization of governing systems and capabilities. Attention should be given to sustainable, collaborative, and inclusive development strategies that respect and adapt to urban growth patterns, improve urbanization quality, and enhance the comprehensive carrying capacity of cities.
Financial and administrative regulations set forth by the Federal Government must be strictly observed. No new governmental buildings should be erected, no additional public servants hired, and no increases in fiscal expenditures should occur as a result of this administrative change. Relevant organizations should be optimized for coordination and efficiency. Necessary personnel and funding issues should be resolved by the State of New York.
Strong organizational leadership is required to clearly define responsibilities, oversee the implementation, manage social stability risks, and guide public opinion. It is essential to implement all work measures to ensure the smooth and orderly implementation of this administrative change. Updates on the completion status of this administrative adjustment should be promptly reported to the Federal Government.
Department of the Interior of the United States of America
September 1, 2023
译文：
美利坚合众国内政部
2023 年第 23 号备忘录
致纽约州政府、
你关于将原为纽约市一个区的斯塔滕岛设立为一个市级行政单位的请求(2022 年纽约州政府第 20 号文件)已被联邦政府收到并批准。新成立的史坦顿岛市的行政区域将沿用原史坦顿岛区的边界。史坦顿岛市仍由纽约州直接管辖，由纽约市代为管理。
这一行政变更过程应遵循《美国宪法》和法律规定的美国民主原则。应根据美国地方治理规范进行全面规划，强调治理系统和治理能力的现代化。应重视可持续、协作性和包容性的发展战略，尊重并适应城市增长模式，提高城市化质量，增强城市综合承载能力。
必须严格遵守联邦政府制定的财政和行政法规。不得新建政府大楼，不得增聘公务员，不得因行政区划调整而增加财政支出。相关组织应优化协调，提高效率。纽约州应解决必要的人事和资金问题。
要加强组织领导，明确责任，督促落实，管控社会稳定风险，引导社会舆论。要落实各项工作措施，确保此次行政管理体制改革平稳有序实施。要及时向联邦政府报告本次行政调整的最新完成情况。
美利坚合众国内政部
2023 年 9 月 1 日
