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PA Bulletin, Doc. No. 15-2165

THE GOVERNOR

Title 4—ADMINISTRATION

[45 Pa.B. 6968]
[Saturday, December 12, 2015]

PART I. GOVERNOR'S OFFICE

[ 4 PA. CODE CHS. 5 AND 7a ]

[ EXECUTIVE ORDER NO. 2015-12 ]

Coordination of Food and Nutrition Programs; Appointment of the Advisor to the Governor on Food and Nutrition Programs and the Governor's Food Security Partnership

September 29, 2015

 Whereas, hunger and inadequate nutrition remain serious problems in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, with too many of our citizens unable to access food for themselves or their families; and

 Whereas, infant mortality, health problems associated with aging, the ability of children to learn in school, and the job readiness of workers are directly related to proper nutrition; and

 Whereas, proper nutrition plays a significant role in reducing infant mortality, with programs such as the Special Supplement Food Program for Women, Infants and Children (WIC) having a demonstrated effect on reducing the incidence of low birth weight, the primary cause of infant deaths; and

 Whereas, studies have shown that 15.9 percent of Pennsylvania households experienced low or very low food security from 2012 through 2014; and

 Whereas, Pennsylvania administers state and federal funds for food programs serving the elderly, families, pregnant women, infants and children, and other individuals in need; and

 Whereas, through the coordination of the substantial and varied resources available to the public sector in conjunction with creative efforts in the private sector, Pennsylvania will ensure access to needed food and improve the nutrition of all Pennsylvanians.

 Now, Therefore, I, Tom Wolf, 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 direct that all food and nutrition programs funded and administered by the Commonwealth be fully coordinated to assure that such programs achieve maximum effectiveness. To achieve such coordination, I do hereby direct the following.

  


 Governor

 Fiscal Note: GOV-15-12. No fiscal impact; (8) recommends adoption.

Annex A

TITLE 4. ADMINISTRATION

PART I. GOVERNOR'S OFFICE

CHAPTER 5. COUNCILS AND COMMITTEES

Subchapter NN. (Reserved)

§§ 5.441—5.445. (Reserved).

CHAPTER 7a. ADDITIONAL MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS

Subchapter L. GOVERNOR'S FOOD SECURITY PARTNERSHIP AND ADVISOR TO THE GOVERNOR ON FOOD AND NUTRITION PROGRAMS

Sec.

7a.131.Advisor to the Governor on Food and Nutrition Programs.
7a.132.Governor's Food Security Partnership.
7a.133.Purpose of the Governor's Food Security Partnership.
7a.134.Duties and responsibilities of the Governor's Food Security Partnership.
7a.135.Effective date.
7a.136.Termination date.
7a.137.Rescission.

§ 7a.131. Advisor to the Governor on Food and Nutrition Programs.

 (a) The Advisor to the Governor on Food and Nutrition Programs (Advisor) coordinates all food and nutrition programs and the Governor's Food Security Partnership (Partnership).

 (b) The Advisor shall:

 (1) Coordinate interdepartmental efforts designated to reduce hunger and improve nutrition among Pennsylvanians.

 (2) Review and evaluate the operations and policies of all State and Federal food and nutrition programs administered by the Commonwealth.

 (3) Organize private and public sector efforts to improve the Commonwealth's response to the food and nutrition needs of its citizens.

 (4) Work with State and Federal officials, as well as with State and local food and nutrition providers, advocates and consumers, to increase the effectiveness and accessibility of Federal and State food and nutrition programs to reduce hunger and improve the nutrition of Pennsylvanians.

 (5) Convene meetings and oversee the activities of the Partnership.

 (6) Present the findings and recommendations of the Partnership to the Governor, the agencies of the Commonwealth and the General Assembly.

§ 7a.132. Governor's Food Security Partnership.

 The Governor's Food Security Partnership (Partnership) is established to work with the Advisor to the Governor on Food and Nutrition Programs (Advisor) to develop and implement strategies to improve the nutrition of Pennsylvanians. The Partnership shall be chaired by the Advisor and be comprised of the cabinet secretaries of the Department of Aging, the Department of Agriculture, the Department of Community and Economic Development, the Department of Education, the Department of Health and the Department of Human Services.

§ 7a.133. Purpose of the Governor's Food Security Partnership.

 Governor's Food Security Partnership is established to:

 (1) Work cooperatively towards alleviating hunger and related conditions of poverty in this Commonwealth.

 (2) Develop and implement plans and strategies which will improve the nutritional status of Pennsylvanians.

§ 7a.134. Duties and responsibilities of the Governor's Food Security Partnership.

 The duties and responsibilities of the Governor's Food Security Partnership are to:

 (1) Promote coordination, communication and joint planning among government programs and entities in the private sector in providing nutrition and food assistance to Pennsylvanians.

 (2) Provide a forum for new and innovative efforts directed toward reducing hunger and improving the nutrition of all Pennsylvanians. These efforts may include developing new public or private sector initiatives.

 (3) Work cooperatively on efforts to reach those who are at the highest risk of suffering from hunger, and to expand food and nutrition delivery systems to create better access to food and nutrition services for those in need.

 (4) Identify gaps in food and nutrition delivery systems through statistical and program analyses, surveys, studies and public hearings.

 (5) Develop, improve and expand education programs dealing with food and nutrition in this Commonwealth.

 (6) Develop and implement strategies to expand the use of Pennsylvania agricultural products in public and private food and nutrition delivery systems.

§ 7a.135. Effective date.

 This subchapter takes effect immediately.

§ 7a.136. Termination date.

 This subchapter remain in full force and effect until the Governor's Food Security Partnership goes out of existence or this order is rescinded by another Executive Order.

§ 7a.137. Rescission.

 Executive Order 1988-4, dated April 7, 1988, and Revision No. 1, dated December 27, 1990, are hereby rescinded.

[Pa.B. Doc. No. 15-2165. Filed for public inspection December 11, 2015, 9:00 a.m.]


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