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PA Bulletin, Doc. No. 03-1395

THE GOVERNOR

PART I.  GOVERNOR'S OFFICE

[4 PA. CODE CH. 5]

[EXECUTIVE ORDER NO. 2003-7]

[33 Pa.B. 3478]

Governor's Advisory Commission on African-American Affairs

June 22, 2003

   Whereas, the history of African-Americans in Pennsylvania reflects a diverse and unique blend of cultural, social, and economic influences which have had and continue to have a beneficial impact on life in the Commonwealth; and

   Whereas, African-American citizens continue to gain access to avenues of economic development, including access to capital for business formation, educational opportunities necessary for effective business development and growth, and to established networking relationships, as well as to innovative techniques designed to encourage and promote minority business ownership; and

   Whereas, to ensure numerous gains achieved over the years that have resulted in increased access to political, economic, and institutional systems, expanded opportunities in education and employment, and the passage and enforcement of important antidiscrimination legislation, African-Americans are still confronted with systemic conditions that disproportionately affect this segment of our population adversely and limit opportunities; and

   Whereas, a forum is required within which the unique needs and issues of concern that are prevalent in the African-American community and integrity of all of the citizens of our Commonwealth can be articulated and 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, do hereby reestablish, in the Office of the Governor, the Governor's Advisory Commission on African-American Affairs (hereinafter referred to as ''Commission'') as the Commonwealth's advocate agency for its African-American citizens as hereinafter set forth.

Governor

   Fiscal Note:  GOV 03-8. No fiscal impact; (8) recommends adoption.

Annex A

TITLE 4.  ADMINISTRATION

PART I.  GOVERNOR'S OFFICE

CHAPTER 5.  COUNCILS AND COMMITTEES

Subchapter YY.  GOVERNOR'S ADVISORY COMMISSION ON AFRICAN-AMERICAN AFFAIRS

§ 5.701.  Functions.

   The functions of the Governor's Advisory Commission on African-American Affairs is to:

   (1)  Advise the Governor on policies, procedures, legislation and regula-tions that affect the African-American community and that will enable the Commonwealth to be responsive to the needs of the African-American community.

   (2)  Develop, review and recommend to the Governor policies in the areas of health and human services, housing, education, employment, business formation and development, public accommodations, and in contracting practices and procedures.

   (3)  Provide appropriate assistance and advice to the Pennsylvania Minority Business Development Authority, as may be necessary, to assist the authority in its statutory duties and functions as the principal State agency for the promotion and encouragement of minority economic development within this Commonwealth.

   (4)  Serve as a liaison to Federal, State and local agencies to ensure that programs affecting African-Americans are effectively utilized and that benefits accrue equitably to members of the African-American community.

   (5)  Work with the Governor's Office and the African-American community to promote legislation that ensures the equitable treatment of all citizens of this Commonwealth.

   (6)  Serve as a resource for community groups on African-American issues, programs, sources of funding and compliance requirements within State government for the benefit and advancement of African-Americans.

   (7)  Assist local African-American community groups in developing strategies and programs that will expand and enhance the social, cultural and economic status of the African-American community.

   (8)  Work with the Bureau of Equal Employment Opportunity to strengthen the enforcement of the Commonwealth's antidiscriminatory hiring, retention and promotion policies.

   (9)  Promote the cultural arts in their various forms within the African-American community through coordinated efforts and advocacy.

§ 5.702.  Composition of the Governor's Advisory Commission on African-American Affairs.

   (a)  The Commission consists of 15 members to be appointed by the Governor who are representatives of the Commonwealth's African-American community.

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

   (c)  The Governor will appoint an Executive Director and a Deputy Executive Director of the Commission who will serve at the Governor's pleasure.

§ 5.703.  Terms of membership.

   (a)  Members are appointed for a term of 2 years. The 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.

§ 5.704.  Compensation.

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

§ 5.705.  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 other agency of the Commonwealth or political subdivision thereof or public authority, the cooperation, assistance, information and data needed by the Commission to properly carry out its powers and duties.

§ 5.706.  Reports.

   The Commission shall submit reports, as it deems necessary, on issues affecting African-Americans in this Commonwealth.

§ 5.707.  Procedures.

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

   (b)  The Commission may hold public hearings to evaluate the effectiveness of Commonwealth services and programs to the African-American community.

§ 5.708.  Rescission.

   Executive Order 1996-3 is rescinded.

[Pa.B. Doc. No. 03-1395. Filed for public inspection July 18, 2003, 9:00 a.m.]


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