[40 Pa.B. 11]
[Saturday, January 2, 2010]PART I. GOVERNOR'S OFFICE [ 4 PA. CODE CH. 5 ] [ EXECUTIVE ORDER NO. 2003-9 AS AMENDED ] Governor's Advisory Commission on Latino Affairs September 15, 2005
Whereas, the character of Pennsylvania has been shaped by the various religious, ethnic, and national groups which have settled within its boundaries and this diversity is the very fiber that has allowed us to grow, prosper, and succeed as a Commonwealth; and
Whereas, as one of the fastest growing communities in the Commonwealth, the Latino community has had a positive impact upon business and industry and has enhanced Pennsylvania through culture, creativity, and innovation; and
Whereas, the Latino community must be given the opportunity to continue to grow and prosper within our boundaries. Concomitantly, the Commonwealth must protect this important community against discrimination, provide Latino children with the opportunity to receive the best education possible, and increase economic development and employment possibilities in order to help enhance the social and economic status of the Latino community in Pennsylvania.
Now Therefore, I, Edward G. Rendell, Governor of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, by virtue of the authority vested in me by the Constitution ofthe Commonwealth of Pennsylvania and other laws, do hereby reestablish the Governor's Advisory Commission on Latino Affairs (hereinafter referred to as the ''Commission'') as the Commonwealth's advocate agency for its Latino citizens as hereinafter set forth.
Governor
Fiscal Note: 2009-08. No fiscal impact; (8) recommends adoption.
Annex A TITLE 4. ADMINISTRATION PART I. GOVERNOR'S OFFICE CHAPTER 5. COUNCILS AND COMMITTEES Subchapter T. GOVERNOR'S ADVISORY
COMMISSION ON LATINO AFFAIRS§ 5.213. Composition.
(a) The Governor's Advisory Commission on Latino Affairs (Commission) consists of 18 members to be appointed by the Governor who are representatives of this Commonwealth's Latino community.
(b) The Governor will appoint an Executive Director of the Commission.
(c) The Governor will designate two Commission members to serve as co-chairpersons of the Commission.
[Pa.B. Doc. No. 10-2. Filed for public inspection December 31, 2009, 9:00 a.m.]
