As an organization, the Caucus is a body whose members are united by a common interest in the purpose and function of the legislative process, and the manner in which that process affects the lives and well-being of the people, in general, and in particular, those persons with ties in the Black, Puerto Rican, Hispanic and Asian communities. Its deliberations and programs are directed towards:

1. State governance through participation in the legislative and state budget process so as to ensure an equitable distribution of the resources of government and maintain a constitutional balance among the three branches;

2. Inquiring, identifying, studying, analyzing and describing those conditions, circumstances and events that undermine, threaten, weaken and put in jeopardy the people’s right to life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness;

3. Promulgating, fostering, advocating, championing, and pursuing public enactment that will complement and supplement private efforts to support the economy, to ensure social and scientific progress, to rehabilitate the nation’s communities, to strengthen family life, and to make the legislative process responsive to the needs of all the people;

4. Seeking the association of and exchanging information with other like-minded organizations; and

5. Engaging in such other related activities as will warrant the public’s trust, confidence, support, appreciation and respect.

The Caucus is involved in an ambitious and challenging mission. The degree of our success will be measured by our responsiveness to the people of New York, to whom our service is dedicated.