[45 Pa.B. 6799]
[Saturday, November 28, 2015]PART I. GOVERNOR'S OFFICE [ 4 PA. CODE CH. 6 ] [ EXECUTIVE ORDER NO. 2015-10 ] Governor's Advisory Commission on Asian Pacific American Affairs August 4, 2015
Whereas, Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders (AAPIs) across the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania are helping to build a strong and vibrant Pennsylvania; and
Whereas, the Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) communities represent many ethnicities and languages that span generations, and their shared achievements are an important part of the Pennsylvania experience; and
Whereas, AAPIs represent a vital and valued part of the culture, society and economy of the commonwealth; and
Whereas, AAPI businesses and communities have expressed great interest in doing business and pursuing educational opportunities in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania and participating in the revitalization of Pennsylvania's economy; and
Whereas, the commonwealth is committed to providing equality and opportunity for all its citizens and increasing access for AAPIs to civic, economic, and educational opportunities in Pennsylvania; and
Whereas, it will benefit the commonwealth to define and address the unique contributions, needs and concerns of the AAPI communities, in order to improve the lives of all Pennsylvanians.
Now, Therefore, I, Thomas Wolf, 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, in the Office of the Governor, the Governor's Advisory Commission on Asian Pacific American Affairs as the commonwealth's advocate agency for AAPI Pennsylvanians as hereinafter set forth.
Governor
Fiscal Note: 2015-10. Increases in travel reimbursement as a result of the Commission expanding to 30 members will be absorbed within the Office of the Governor's current operating budget. (8) Recommends adoption.
Annex A TITLE 4. ADMINISTRATION PART I. GOVERNOR'S OFFICE CHAPTER 6. ADDITIONAL COUNCILS AND COMMITTEES Subchapter OO. (Reserved) §§ 6.501—6.509. (Reserved).
Subchapter XX. GOVERNOR'S ADVISORY COMMISSION ON ASIAN PACIFIC AMERICAN AFFAIRS Sec.
6.591. Functions. 6.592. Composition. 6.593. Terms of membership. 6.594. Compensation. 6.595. Relationship with other agencies. 6.596. Reports. 6.597. Procedures. 6.598. Effective date. 6.599. Rescission. § 6.591. Functions.
The Governor's Advisory Commission on Asian Pacific American Affairs shall:
(1) Advise the Governor on policies, procedures, legislation and regulations that affect the Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) communities.
(2) Develop, review and recommend to the Governor policies in the areas of health and human services, housing, education, employment, business formation and other relevant areas which affect the AAPI communities.
(3) Provide appropriate assistance and advice to State agencies, including the Pennsylvania Minority Business Development Authority, and work with the Bureau of Workforce Planning, Development, and Equal Employment Opportunity within the Office of Human Resources and Management in the Governor's Office of Administration to strengthen the enforcement of the Commonwealth's antidiscriminatory hiring, retention and promotion policies.
(4) Serve as a liaison to Federal, State and local agencies to ensure that programs affecting AAPIs are effectively utilized and promoted.
(5) Serve as a resource for community groups and provide forums for developing strategies and programs that will expand and enhance the civic, social, educational, cultural and economic status of the AAPI communities.
(6) Identify programs, scholarships, mentoring programs, sources of funding or other resources for the benefit and advancement of AAPIs.
(7) Promote the cultural arts of the AAPI communities throughout this Commonwealth.
§ 6.592. Composition.
(a) The Governor's Advisory Commission on Asian Pacific American Affairs (Commission) will consist of no more than 30 members, to be appointed by the Governor, who are representatives of Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) communities in this Commonwealth or others who have an interest in the success of the AAPI communities and provide value to the work of the Commission.
(b) The Governor will designate one Commission member to serve as chairperson. The Governor will designate one Commission member to serve as first vice-chairperson and two other Commission members to serve as second and third vice-chairpersons. The chairperson and the vice-chairpersons shall serve at the pleasure of the Governor.
(c) The Governor will appoint an Executive Director of the Commission who shall serve at the pleasure of the Governor.
§ 6.593. Terms of membership.
(a) Members will be appointed for terms of 2 years and serve until successors are appointed. A member may be reappointed for one additional term. Members shall serve at the pleasure of the Governor.
(b) If a vacancy occurs on the Governor's Advisory Commission on Asian Pacific American Affairs (Commission), the Governor will appoint a successor. The successor will be appointed to fulfill the remainder of the term. A successor so appointed may thereafter be reappointed for one additional term.
(c) A member who is absent from two consecutive meetings of the Commission, without excuse, shall forfeit membership on the Commission.
§ 6.594. Compensation.
Members of the Governor's Advisory Commission on Asian American Affairs will not receive compensation for their service except that members may be reimbursed for travel expenses in accordance with Commonwealth policy. See Chapter 40 (relating to travel and subsistence).
§ 6.595. Relationship with other agencies.
Agencies under the Governor's jurisdiction shall cooperate with and provide assistance and support as needed by the Governor's Advisory Commission on Asian Pacific American Affairs (Commission) to carry out its functions effectively. Independent agencies, State-affiliated entities and State-related institutions are also strongly encouraged to work with the Commission to support its mission.
§ 6.596. Reports.
The Governor's Advisory Commission on Asian Pacific American Affairs shall submit reports to the Governor or the Governor's designee, as it deems necessary, on issues affecting the Asian American and Pacific Islander communities in this Commonwealth.
§ 6.597. Procedures.
(a) The Governor's Advisory Commission on Asian Pacific American Affairs (Commission) is authorized to establish subcommittees and rules and procedures for the effective implementation of its functions, consistent with this subchapter. Subcommittees may include advisory nonmembers if approved by the Commission chairperson.
(b) A majority of the Commissioners serving at any time constitutes a quorum.
§ 6.598. Effective date.
This subchapter takes effect immediately and remains in effect unless revised or rescinded by the Governor.
§ 6.599. Rescission.
Executive Order 2012-07 is rescinded.
[Pa.B. Doc. No. 15-2092. Filed for public inspection November 25, 2015, 9:00 a.m.]
