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PA Bulletin, Doc. No. 12-1146

THE GOVERNOR

[42 Pa.B. 3563]
[Saturday, June 23, 2012]

PART I. GOVERNOR'S OFFICE

[ 4 PA. CODE CH. 6 ]

[ EXECUTIVE ORDER NO. 2012-07 ]

Governor's Advisory Commission on Asian American Affairs

April 30, 2012

 Whereas, the number of Asian Americans and Asian American businesses in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania continues to grow rapidly and the Asian American community remains a vital and valued part of the culture, society and economy of the commonwealth; and

 Whereas, Asian American 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 Asian Americans 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 Asian American community, in order to improve the lives of all Pennsylvanians.

 Now, Therefore, I, Tom Corbett, 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 American Affairs as the commonwealth's advocate agency for its Asian American citizens.

 

 Governor

 Fiscal Note: 2012-07. No fiscal impact; (8) recommends adoption.

Annex A

TITLE 4. ADMINISTRATION

PART I. GOVERNOR'S OFFICE

CHAPTER 6. ADDITIONAL COUNCILS AND COMMITTEES

Subchapter K. (Reserved)

Sec.

6.171—6.178.  (Reserved).

Subchapter OO. GOVERNOR'S ADVISORY COMMISSION ON ASIAN AMERICAN AFFAIRS

Sec.

6.501.Functions.
6.502.Composition.
6.503.Terms of membership.
6.504.Compensation.
6.505.Relationship with other agencies.
6.506.Reports.
6.507.Procedures.
6.508.Effective date.
6.509.Rescission.

§ 6.501. Functions.

 The Governor's Advisory Commission on Asian American Affairs shall:

 (1) Advise the Governor on policies, procedures, legislation and regulations that impact the Asian 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 other relevant areas which impact the Asian American community.

 (3) Provide appropriate assistance and advice to the Pennsylvania Minority Business Development Authority and work with the Bureau of Equal Employment Opportunity within the Office of Human Resources 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 Asian Americans are effectively utilized and promoted.

 (5) Serve as a resource for community groups and provide forums for developing strategies and programs that expand and enhance the civic, social, educational, cultural and economic status of the Asian American community.

 (6) Identify programs, scholarships, mentoring programs, sources of funding or other resources for the benefit and advancement of Asian Americans.

 (7) Promote the cultural arts of the Asian American community throughout this Commonwealth.

§ 6.502. Composition.

 (a) The Governor's Advisory Commission on Asian American Affairs (Commission) shall consist of no more than 20 members appointed by the Governor who are representatives of the Asian American community in this Commonwealth or others who have an interest in the success of the Asian American community and provide value to the work of the Commission.

 (b) The Governor will designate one Commission member or the Executive Director of the Commission to serve as chairperson. The Governor may designate one Commission member or the Executive Director of the Commission 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 of the Commission who serves at the pleasure of the Governor and who may be a member of the Commission.

§ 6.503. 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 or more additional terms. Members serve at the pleasure of the Governor.

 (b) If a vacancy occurs on the Governor's Advisory Commission on Asian American Affairs (Commission), the Governor will appoint a successor. The successor will be appointed for a full 2-year term. A successor may be reappointed for one or more additional terms.

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

§ 6.504. 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).

§ 6.505. 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 American Affairs to carry out its functions effectively.

§ 6.506. Reports.

 The Governor's Advisory Commission on Asian American Affairs shall submit reports to the Governor or the Governor's designee, as it deems necessary, on issues affecting Asian Americans in this Commonwealth.

§ 6.507. Procedures.

 (a) The Governor's Advisory Commission on Asian American Affairs (Commission) is authorized to establish subcommittees, 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 members serving at any time constitutes a quorum.

§ 6.508. Effective date.

 This subchapter takes effect immediately and remains in effect unless revised or modified by the Governor.

§ 6.509. Rescission.

 Executive Order 2003-8 is rescinded.

[Pa.B. Doc. No. 12-1146. Filed for public inspection June 22, 2012, 9:00 a.m.]


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