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PA Bulletin, Doc. No. 12-1144

THE GOVERNOR

Title 4—ADMINISTRATION

[42 Pa.B. 3559]
[Saturday, June 23, 2012]

PART I. GOVERNOR'S OFFICE

[ 4 PA. CODE CHS. 5 AND 6 ]

[ EXECUTIVE ORDER NO. 2012-06 ]

Pennsylvania Commission for Women

April 30, 2012

Whereas, women in Pennsylvania make unique, diverse and valuable contributions to the culture, society and economy of Pennsylvania, which have a beneficial impact on the commonwealth; and

Whereas, the commonwealth is committed to providing equality and opportunity for all its citizens and increasing access for women to civic, economic and educational opportunities; and

Whereas, it will benefit the commonwealth to define and address the unique contributions, needs and concerns of women, 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 the Pennsylvania Commission for Women as the commonwealth's advocate agency for women.



Governor

Fiscal Note: 2012-06. No fiscal impact; (8) recommends adoption.

Annex A

TITLE 4. ADMINISTRATION

PART I. GOVERNOR'S OFFICE

CHAPTER 5. COUNCILS AND COMMITTEES

Subchapter F. (Reserved)

Sec.

5.61—5.65. (Reserved).
5.67—5.69. (Reserved).

CHAPTER 6. ADDITIONAL COUNCILS AND COMMITTEES

Subchapter NN. PENNSYLVANIA COMMISSION FOR WOMEN

Sec.

6.491.Functions.
6.492.Composition.
6.493.Terms of membership.
6.494.Compensation.
6.495.Relationship with other agencies.
6.496.Reports.
6.497.Procedures.
6.498.Effective date.
6.499.Rescission.

§ 6.491. Functions.

 The Pennsylvania Commission for Women shall:

 (1) Advise the Governor on policies, procedures, legislation and regulations that impact women.

 (2) Develop and support economic and civic opportunities for women.

 (3) Develop and support mentoring programs for girls and young women.

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

 (5) Identify programs, scholarships, mentoring opportunities, sources of funding or other resources for the benefit and advancement of women.

§ 6.492. Composition.

 (a) The Pennsylvania Commission for Women (Commission) shall consist of no more than 30 members appointed by the Governor who are representatives of the female population in this Commonwealth or others who have an interest in the success of women in this Commonwealth and who provide value to the work of the Commission. The Governor shall request that the majority and minority leaders of both chambers of the General Assembly, on behalf of their respective caucuses, each provide a list to the Governor of three candidates. The Governor will appoint one of the three candidates to the Commission from each list. The recommendations from the leaders of the General Assembly shall be sent to the Governor within 30 days of the Governor's request. The Commission members shall, to the extent practicable, have expertise in diverse fields such as agriculture, the arts, business, child care, civic service, community service, corrections, education, healthcare, insurance, finance, labor, law, religious or spiritual service, or both, professional speaking, public welfare or senior citizen rights, or both.

 (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.

§ 6.493. 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 Pennsylvania Commission for Women (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.

§ 6.494. Compensation.

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

§ 6.495. 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 to carry out its functions effectively.

§ 6.496. Reports.

 The Pennsylvania Commission for Women shall submit reports to the Governor or the Governor's designee, as it deems necessary, on issues affecting women in this Commonwealth.

§ 6.497. 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.

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

§ 6.498. Effective date.

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

§ 6.499. Rescission.

 Executive Order 2003-6 is rescinded.

[Pa.B. Doc. No. 12-1144. Filed for public inspection June 22, 2012, 9:00 a.m.]



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