Title 4—ADMINISTRATION [40 Pa.B. 398]
[Saturday, January 16, 2010]PART I. GOVERNOR'S OFFICE [ 4 PA. CODE CH. 5 ] [ EXECUTIVE ORDER NO. 2003-06 ] Pennsylvania Commission for Women April 28, 2008
Whereas, over 50 percent of the population of Pennsylvania is female; and
Whereas, the need for a strong advocate for the rights of women in all areas of the Commonwealth is no less today than it was upon creation of the Pennsylvania Commission for Women more than a quarter of a century ago; and
Whereas, further measures should be taken to increase state efforts to ensure that women have full and equal opportunity to serve in every capacity as citizens of the Commonwealth, free of gender discrimination; and
Whereas, women must be informed, educated and advised so that they might better protect themselves, their families and their children.
Now, Therefore, I, Edward G. Rendell, Governor of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, by virtue of the authority vested in me by the Constitution of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania and other laws, do hereby reestablish the Pennsylvania Commission for Women (hereinafter referred to as ''Commission'') to perform the powers, duties, and functions set forth herein.
Governor
Fiscal Note: 2009-16. No fiscal impact; (8) recommends adoption.
Annex A TITLE 4. ADMINISTRATION PART I. GOVERNOR'S OFFICE CHAPTER 5. COUNCILS AND COMMITTEES Subchapter F. PENNSYLVANIA COMMISSION FOR WOMEN § 5.63. Terms of membership.
(a) Members will be appointed for terms of 2 years and thereafter until their respective successors are appointed and qualified, but for no longer than 6 months after the conclusion of the 2-year term. A member may be reappointed. All members serve at the pleasure of the Governor.
(b) If a vacancy occurs on the Commission, the Governor will appoint a successor as expeditiously as possible. The successor shall serve a full term limit from the date of appointment.
(c) A member who is absent from two consecutive meetings of the Commission without excuse shall forfeit membership on the Commission.
[Pa.B. Doc. No. 10-92. Filed for public inspection January 15, 2010, 9:00 a.m.]
