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PA Bulletin, Doc. No. 17-1930

THE GOVERNOR

Title 4—ADMINISTRATION

[47 Pa.B. 7174]
[Saturday, November 25, 2017]

PART I. GOVERNOR'S OFFICE

[ 4 PA. CODE CH. 6 ]

[ EXECUTIVE ORDER NO. 2017-02 ]

Pennsylvania Commission for Women; Correction

 An error occurred in Executive Order No. 2017-02 published at 47 Pa.B. 6927 (November 11, 2017). Chapter 6, Subchapter BBB of 4 Pa. Code was incorrectly numbered. The section numbers are corrected as follows. The remainder of the document was accurate as published.

Annex A

TITLE 4. ADMINISTRATION

PART I. GOVERNOR'S OFFICE

CHAPTER 6. ADDITIONAL COUNCILS AND COMMITTEES

Subchapter BBB. PENNSYLVANIA COMMISSION FOR WOMEN

Sec.

6.641.Functions.
6.642.Composition.
6.643.Terms of membership.
6.644.Compensation.
6.645.Relationship with other agencies.
6.646.Procedures.
6.647.Effective date.
6.648.Rescission.

§ 6.641. Functions.

 The Pennsylvania Commission for Women shall:

 (1) Work with the Administration on policies, procedures, legislation and regulations that affect women.

 (2) Support economic and civic opportunities for women.

 (3) Support mentoring programs for girls and young women.

 (4) Serve as a resource for women and community groups by identifying and supporting strategies and programs that will expand and enhance the civic, social, educational, cultural and economic status of women, and providing constituent guidance as necessary.

 (5) Identify, and help build, programs and opportunities for the benefit and advancement of women.

§ 6.642. Composition.

 (a) The Pennsylvania Commission for Women (Commission) shall consist of no more than 30 volunteer members appointed by the Governor who represent a diverse population within this Commonwealth. The Governor will invite a member of each of the four legislative caucuses in the General Assembly to serve on the Commission.

 (b) Appointees shall have an interest in improving the status of women in this Commonwealth, commit to volunteer their time to and further the mission and work of the Commission, and support the Governor's legislative efforts as it positively impacts the women and girls of this Commonwealth.

 (c) The Governor will designate one member of the Commission to serve as chairperson. The Governor may designate one or more Commission members to serve in leadership positions as needed. Commission leadership shall serve at the pleasure of the Governor.

 (d) The Governor will appoint a member of his staff to serve as Executive Director of the Commission, who shall serve at the pleasure of the Governor.

§ 6.643. Terms of membership.

 (a) Members will be appointed for terms of 2 years and serve until their respective successors are appointed. A member may be reappointed for one or more additional terms. Members shall serve at the pleasure of the Governor and adhere to a policy setting forth Commissioner responsibilities and expectations as may be promulgated by the Executive Director and the Pennsylvania Commission for Women (Commission chairperson).

 (b) If a vacancy occurs on the Commission, the Governor will appoint a successor. The successor shall fulfill the remainder of the term. The successor may thereafter be reappointed for one or more additional terms.

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

§ 6.644. Compensation.

 Members of the Pennsylvania Commission for Women will not receive compensation for their service except that members may, upon request, be reimbursed for travel in accordance with Commonwealth policy. See Chapter 40 (relating to travel and subsistence).

§ 6.645. Relationship with other agencies.

 Agencies under the Governor's jurisdiction shall cooperate with and provide assistance and support as needed by the Pennsylvania Commission for Women (Commission) to carry out its functions effectively. Independent agencies, State-affiliated entities and State-related institutions are also strongly encouraged to work with the Commission to support its mission.

§ 6.646. Procedures.

 (a) The Pennsylvania Commission for Women (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's chairperson and Executive Director.

 (b) A majority of the Commissioners serving at any time constitutes a quorum.

§ 6.647. Effective date.

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

§ 6.648. Rescission.

 Executive Order 2015-09 is rescinded.

[Pa.B. Doc. No. 17-1930. Filed for public inspection November 22, 2017, 9:00 a.m.]


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