[4 PA. CODE CH. 5] [EXECUTIVE ORDER 1996-4] [26 Pa.B. 2290] Governor's Advisory Commission on Latino Affairs April 19, 1996
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, Thomas J. Ridge, 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 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.
Annex A TITLE 4. ADMINISTRATION PART I. GOVERNOR'S OFFICE CHAPTER 5. COUNCILS AND COMMITTEES Subchapter T. GOVERNOR'S ADVISORY COMMISSION ON LATINO AFFAIRS § 5.212. Functions.
The functions of the Commission shall be to:
(1) Make recommendations to the Governor on policies, procedures and legislation that would enhance the status of the Latino community in Pennsylvania.
(2) Serve as the Governor's liaison to the Latino community on policies, procedures, legislation and regulations which affect the Latino community in order to ensure that State government is accessible, accountable and responsive to the Latino community.
(3) Serve as a resource to all departments, commissions and agencies to ensure that they are cognizant of the needs of the Latino community and that this community benefits in an equitable fashion from their respective services and programs.
(4) Assist local Latino communities in developing strategies and programs which will enhance their social and economic status.
(5) Work with the administration to monitor the hiring, retention and promotion practices of the Commonwealth as they relate to the employment of Latinos in order to ensure that there are no discriminatory employment practices within the Commonwealth.
§ 5.213. Composition of the Commission.
(a) The Commission shall consist of 15 members to be appointed by the Governor who are representatives of the Commonwealth's Latino community.
(b) The Governor will appoint an Executive Director of the Commission.
(c) The Governor will designate one Commission member to serve as chairperson of the Commission.
§ 5.214. Terms of membership.
(a) Members will be appointed for a term of 2 years. All members shall serve at the pleasure of the Governor.
(b) If a vacancy occurs on the Commission due to resignation, disability or death of a member, a successor may be appointed by the Governor to serve the duration of the unexpired term. A successor so appointed may thereafter be reappointed.
§ 5.215. Compensation.
Members of the Commission will not receive compensation for their service except that the members may be reimbursed for actual travel and related expenses in accordance with Commonwealth policy.
§ 5.216. Relationship with other agencies.
To implement the purpose of this subchapter, the Commission may request and receive from any department, division, board, bureau, commission or any other agency of the State or any political subdivision thereof or public authority, cooperation, assistance, information and data needed by the Commission to properly carry out its powers and duties hereunder.
§ 5.217. Reports.
The Commission shall submit reports, as it deems necessary, on issues affecting the Latino community in this Commonwealth.
§ 5.218. Procedure.
The Commission is authorized to establish subcommittees and rules and procedures for the effective implementation of its functions consistent with this order.
§ 5.219. Rescission.
Executive Order 1989-1 under this subchapter is rescinded.
Fiscal Note: GOV 96-4. No fiscal impact; (8) recommends adoption.
[Pa.B. Doc. No. 96-797. Filed for public inspection May 17, 1996, 9:00 a.m.]
