THE GOVERNOR
PART I. GOVERNOR'S OFFICE
[ 4 PA. CODE CH. 6 ]
[ EXECUTIVE ORDER NO. 2006-09 ]
Governor's Cabinet for People With Disabilities and Governor's Advisory Committee for People With Disabilities
[38 Pa.B. 2231]
[Saturday, May 17, 2008]November 21, 2006
Whereas, discrimination against individuals or groups by reason of disability is unlawful; and
Whereas, such discrimination based upon disability threatens the rights and privileges of residents of the Commonwealth; and
Whereas, the denial of equal employment, housing, and public accommodation opportunities because of such discrimination, and the failure to use the productive abilities of individuals to their fullest extent, deprive people with disabilities from opportunities to enhance their standard of living; and
Whereas, the public health, safety, and general welfare of the Commonwealth is promoted by providing equal opportunities for all individuals, regardless of disability, to public accommodation and secure, accessible, affordable housing accommodation and commercial property; and
Whereas, services and programs provided by the Commonwealth for individuals with disabilities and their families and guardians should be provided in a timely manner that promotes independent living, enables people to obtain and maintain employment, and supports people with disabilities in the least restrictive environment; and
Whereas, the Commonwealth should strive to promote the employment of all individuals in accordance with their fullest abilities to safeguard their right to obtain and hold employment without discrimination; and
Whereas, a state-level office is needed to advise and assist the Office of the Governor and departments within State government in developing policies addressing the concerns of individuals with disabilities; and
Whereas, access to the office will enable individuals with disabilities and their families and guardians to have their concerns and issues addressed.
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 of the Commonwealth, do hereby create the Governor's Cabinet for People with Disabilities and the Governor's Advisory Committee for People with Disabilities and do order and direct as follows.
Governor
Fiscal Note: GOV 06-13. (1) General Fund; (2) Implementing Year 2006-07 is less than $100,000; (3) 1st Succeeding Year 2007-08 is less than $100,000; 2nd Succeeding Year 2008-09 is less than $100,000; 3rd Succeeding Year 2009-10 is than $100,000; 4th Succeeding Year 2010-11 is less than $100,000; 5th Succeeding Year 2011-12 is less than $100,000; assumed 2% cost inscreases for succeeding years; (4) 2004-05 Program--$0; 2005-06 Program--$0; 2006-07 Program--$0; (7) DPW--General Government Operations; (8) recommends adoption.
Annex A
TITLE 4. ADMINISTRATION
PART I. GOVERNOR'S OFFICE
CHAPTER 6. ADDITIONAL COUNCILS AND COMMITTEES
Subchapter W. GOVERNOR'S CABINET FOR PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES AND GOVERNOR'S ADVISORY COMMITTEE FOR PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES Sec.
6.301. Governor's Cabinet for People with Disabilities. 6.302. Governor's Advisory Committee for People with Disabilities 6.303. Responsibilities of Commonwealth agencies. 6.304. Reports and studies. § 6.301. Governor's Cabinet for People with Disabilities.
(a) Establishment. The Governor's Cabinet for People with Disabilities (Cabinet) is created.
(b) Executive Director. The Governor will appoint an Executive Director of the Cabinet.
(c) Membership. The Cabinet shall consist of the following members, who serve by virtue of their public position:
(1) Secretary of Public Welfare, who shall serve as Chairperson of the Cabinet.
(2) Secretary of Labor and Industry.
(3) Secretary of Health.
(4) Secretary of Education.
(5) Secretary of Transportation.
(6) Secretary of the Budget.
(7) Secretary of Aging.
(8) Secretary of Policy and Planning.
(9) Director of the Governor's Office of Health Care Reform.
(10) Chairperson of the Pennsylvania Human Relations Commission.
(11) Executive Director of the Governor's Office of Housing and Community Revitalization.
(12) Executive Director of the Pennsylvania Developmental Disabilities Council.
(13) Executive Director of the Governor's Office for People with Disabilities.
(14) Executive Director of the Governor's Long Term Living Council.
(d) Responsibilities. The responsibilities of the Cabinet are as follows:
(1) Make recommendations to the Governor on policies, procedures, regulations and legislation that aid people with disabilities in this Commonwealth.
(2) Serve as the Governor's liaison to people with disabilities on policies, procedures, regulations and legislation that affect people with disabilities to ensure that State government is accessible, accountable and responsive to people with disabilities.
(3) Serve as a resource to all departments, commissions and agencies under the Governor's jurisdiction to ensure that these government entities are cognizant of the needs of people with disabilities and that their respective services and programs are accessible to those individuals.
(4) Work with the Administration and agencies to monitor the hiring, retention and promotion practices of the Commonwealth relating to the employment of people with disabilities to ensure that there are no discriminatory practices within this Commonwealth.
§ 6.302. Governor's Advisory Committee for People with Disabilities.
(a) Establishment and responsibilities. The Governor's Advisory Committee for People with Disabilities (Committee) is established and shall serve in an advisory capacity to the Governor's Cabinet for People with Disabilities in matters regarding people with disabilities in this Commonwealth.
(b) Membership. The Committee shall consist of the following members, with a Chairperson to be designated by the Governor:
(1) The Governor will appoint as members people with disabilities, including individuals from existing stakeholder groups, in a number as he deems appropriate.
(2) At a minimum, 60% of these members shall be people with disabilities or family members of people with disabilities.
(3) These Committee members serve at the pleasure of the Governor.
(c) Compensation and expenses. The members of the Committee do not receive a salary or per diem allowance for serving as members of the Committee, but shall be reimbursed for actual and necessary expenses incurred in the performance of their duties in accordance with Commonwealth policy. See 4 Pa. Code Chapter 40 (relating to travel and subsistence).
§ 6.303. Responsibilities of Commonwealth agencies.
Agencies under the jurisdiction of the Governor shall cooperate with and provide any necessary assistance to the Governor's Cabinet and Governor's Committee for People with Disabilities in performing their functions.
§ 6. 304. Reports and studies.
The Cabinet for People with Disabilities may conduct studies and issue reports upon request and as it deems necessary on issues affecting people with disabilities in this Commonwealth.
§ 6.305. Effective date.
This subsection shall take effect immediately and remain in effect unless revised or rescinded by the Governor.
[Pa.B. Doc. No. 08-911. Filed for public inspection May 16, 2008, 9:00 a.m.]
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