The Buffalo and Fort Erie Public Bridge Authority (the “Authority”) is an international compact entity created pursuant to a compact entered into by the State of New York, with the consent of the United States Congress, and by the Government of Canada. The Authority is governed by a ten member Board consisting of five members from New York State and five members from Canada. The mission of the Authority is to be known as the premier Canada/U.S. international border crossing, providing excellence in customer service and an effective conduit for trade and tourism.