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PA Bulletin, Doc. No. 03-1396

THE GOVERNOR

PART I.  GOVERNOR'S OFFICE

[4 PA. CODE CH. 5]

[EXECUTIVE ORDER No. 2003-6]

[33 Pa.B. 3480]

Pennsylvania Commission for Women

June 22, 2003

   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:  GOV 03-7. 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

§ 5.61.  Functions.

   The Pennsylvania Commission for Women shall:

   (1)  Monitor women's educational and employment needs and opportunities.

   (2)  Promote job training, educational programs and upward mobility for women.

   (3)  Encourage the development of and access to funding for small business enterprises owned or operated by women.

   (4)  Promote women for appointed positions in State government, the judicial system and local government.

   (5)  Maintain a current directory of programs affecting women that are administered by agencies of the Commonwealth.

   (6)  Issue periodically a report on new State laws, regulations and governmental policies affecting women.

   (7)  Serve as a liaison between government and nongovernmental groups and organizations whose purposes relate to the interests of women.

   (8)  Assist women's groups to institute local self-help activities designed to meet educational, employment and related needs.

   (9)  Using the Commission's web site, toll-free hotline, and other current technologies, serve as a data bank for collecting and disseminating information, including information regarding proposed legislation, regulations and other governmental policies that would affect women.

   (10)  At times and in the manner as the Commission might deem appropriate, provide to the Governor and the General Assembly reports and recommendations for legislative or other governmental action.

   (11)  Perform other functions that it deems appropriate in furtherance of its responsibilities.

§ 5.62.  Composition.

   (a)  The Pennsylvania Commission for Women (Commission) consists of members appointed by the Governor, in the number the Governor deems appropriate. The majority and minority leaders of both chambers of the General Assembly shall each provide a list to the Governor of four candidates, and the Governor will appoint two members of the Commission from each list. The members shall, to the extent practicable, represent diverse geographic, racial and ethnic groups and shall have expertise in fields such as aging, health care, business, education, agriculture, public welfare, child care, insurance and finance, labor, law and corrections.

   (b)  The Governor will, in consultation with the Commission members, designate one Commission member to serve as chairperson and one Commission member to serve as vice-chairperson. The chairperson and vice-chairperson serve at the pleasure of the Governor.

   (c)  The Governor will appoint an Executive Director of the Commission, who will serve at the pleasure of the Governor. The Executive Director shall report to the Governor and shall act at the Governor's direction in taking action to initiate and implement the purposes of this subchapter and to implement the actions of the Commission. The Chairperson of the Commission shall act as liaison between the Commission and the Executive Director.

   (d)  The Executive Director shall, with the approval of the Governor, employ other persons as needed for the proper administration of the Commission.

§ 5.63.  Terms of membership.

   (a)  Members shall 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. Members serve at the pleasure of the Governor.

   (b)  If a vacancy occurs on the Commission due to resignation, disability or death of a member, the Governor will appoint a successor as expeditiously as possible. The successor shall serve the duration of the unexpired term.

   (c)  A member who is absent from two consecutive meetings of the Commission without excuse shall forfeit membership on the Commission.

§ 5.64.  Compensation.

   Members of the Pennsylvania Commission for Women receive no compensation for their service, except that members may be reimbursed for actual travel and related expenses in accordance with Commonwealth policy.

§ 5.65.  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.

§ 5.66.  (Reserved).

§ 5.67.  Procedures.

   (a)  The Commission meets quarterly and a majority of the Commissioners serving at any time constitutes a quorum.

   (b)  The Commission is authorized to establish subcommittees and rules and procedures for the effective implementation of its functions consistent with this subchapter.

§ 5.68.  Effective date.

   This order is effective June 22, 2003, and shall continue in effect unless revised or modified by the Governor.

§ 5.69.  Rescission.

   Executive Order 1997-3 is rescinded.

[Pa.B. Doc. No. 03-1396. Filed for public inspection July 18, 2003, 9:00 a.m.]


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