Subchapter SS. 21st CENTURY ENVIRONMENT COMMISSION
Sec.
7.661. Mission.
7.662. Functions.
7.663. Composition of the Commission.
7.664. Terms of membership.
7.665. Compensation.
7.666. Reports.
7.667. Meetings and communication.
7.668. Executive agencies.
7.669. Termination date.
Source The provisions of this Subchapter SS adopted by Executive Order No. 1997-4, dated July 1, 1997, 27 Pa.B. 3784, unless otherwise noted.
§ 7.661. Mission.
To recommend methods and policies to improve the environmental quality of this Commonwealth and measure the results, while allowing for enhanced economic and social progress.
§ 7.662. Functions.
The functions of the 21st Century Environment Commission are to:
(1) Recommend environmental priorities as the Commonwealth enters the next century guided by the principle of providing a better environment for future generations without inhibiting their ability to prosper.
(2) Propose strategies to meet the environmental priorities. Strategies should incorporate the most cost effective approaches founded in good science, considering all levels of government, institutions and the private sector, including proposed Legislative and regulatory changes.
(3) Propose evaluation criteria by which to measure progress toward the established environmental goals. Initiate an annual environmental report card using scientifically valid environmental indicators.
(4) Involve the citizens of this Commonwealth during the completion of the tasks in paragraphs (1)—(4).
§ 7.663. Composition of the Commission.
(a) The Commission shall consist of no more than 40 members, including environmental, business, academic, elected officials, government and community leaders, who are appointed by and serve at the pleasure of the Governor. The Majority and Minority leaders of both chambers of the General Assembly shall each provide a list to the Governor of eight candidates and the Governor will appoint four members of the Commission one from each list.
(b) The Governor will designate two members to serve as co-chairpersons.
(c) Each Commissioner may designate a person to represent him on the Commission.
(d) Thirteen of the members will serve ex officio. These ex officio members will be the Governor’s Director of Policy, the Secretaries of Agriculture, Community and Economic Development, Conservation and Natural Resources, Education, Environmental Protection, Health, and Transportation, the Physician General, and four Legislative members.
Source The provisions of this § 7.663 amended by Executive Order No. 1997-4, dated September 9, 1997, 27 Pa.B. 5244. Immediately preceding text appears at serial pages (233852) to (233853).
§ 7.664. Terms of membership.
(a) Members shall be appointed for terms commensurate with the life of this subchapter. 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, the Governor will appoint a successor as expeditiously as possible and the successor shall serve the duration of the unexpired term. A successor so appointed may thereafter be reappointed.
§ 7.665. Compensation.
Members of the Commission will not receive compensation for their service, except that the members may be reimbursed for actual travel and related expenses in accordance with Chapter 40 (relating to travel and subsistence).
§ 7.666. Reports.
The Commission will issue a final report which will be presented to the Governor on or before September 15, 1998, and will include environmental goals, recommended strategies for implementation and environmental indicators.
§ 7.667. Meetings and communication.
The Commissioners will meet on a regular basis during the life of the Commission. The Commission shall inform the public of the Commission’s activities and solicit advice and direction by holding forums around this Commonwealth and through the use of the Internet. The Commission may appoint advisors or advisory committees, from within or outside the Commonwealth, as it deems necessary to accomplish its objective.
§ 7.668. Executive agencies.
Agencies under the Governor’s jurisdiction shall cooperate with and provide assistance as needed by the Commission in performing its functions. The Commission will receive administrative services from the Department of Environmental Protection and will be served by an Executive Director employed by the Department of Environmental Protection.
§ 7.669. Termination date.
This subchapter will terminate on December 31, 1998, unless reestablished or sooner rescinded.
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