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PA Bulletin, Doc. No. 03-1437

THE GOVERNOR

Title 4--ADMINISTRATION

PART I.  GOVERNOR'S OFFICE

[4 PA. CODE CH. 5]

[EXECUTIVE ORDER NO. 2003-9 AS AMENDED]

[33 Pa.B. 3600]

Governor's Advisory Commission on Latino Affairs

July 1, 2003

   Whereas, the character of Pennsylvania has been shaped by the various religious, ethnic, and national groups which have settled within its boundaries and this diversity is the very fiber that has allowed us to grow, prosper, and succeed as a Commonwealth; and

   Whereas, as one of the fastest growing communities in the Commonwealth, the Latino community has had a positive impact upon business and industry and has enhanced Pennsylvania through culture, creativity, and innovation; and

   Whereas, the Latino community must be given the opportunity to continue to grow and prosper within our boundaries. Concomitantly, the Commonwealth must protect this important community against discrimination, provide Latino children with the opportunity to receive the best education possible, and increase economic development and employment possibilities in order to help enhance the social and economic status of the Latino community in Pennsylvania.

   Now Therefore, I, Edward G. Rendell, 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 Governor's Advisory Commission on Latino Affairs (hereinafter referred to as the ''Commission'') as the Commonwealth's advocate agency for its Latino citizens as hereinafter set forth.

Governor

   Fiscal Note:  GOV 03-10. No fiscal impact; (8) recommends adoption.

Annex A
TITLE 4.  ADMINISTRATION
PART I.  GOVERNOR'S OFFICE
CHAPTER 5.  COUNCILS AND COMMITTEES
Subchapter T.  GOVERNOR'S ADVISORY COMMISSION ON LATINO AFFAIRS

§ 5.212.  Functions.

   The functions of the Commission are to:

   (1)  Make recommendations to the Governor on policies, procedures and legislation that would enhance the status of the Latino community in this Commonwealth.

   (2)  Serve as the Governor's liaison to the Latino community on policies, procedures, legislation, and regulations that affect the Latino community to ensure that State government is accessible, accountable and responsive to the Latino community.

   (3)  Serve as a resource to all departments, commissions and agencies to ensure that they are cognizant of the needs of the Latino community and that this community benefits in an equitable fashion from their respective services and programs.

   (4)  Assist local Latino communities in developing strategies and programs that will enhance their social and economic status.

   (5)  Work with the administration to monitor the hiring, retention and promotion practices of the Commonwealth as they relate to the employment of Latinos to ensure that there are no discriminatory employment practices within the Commonwealth.

§ 5.213.  Composition of the Commission.

   (a)  The Commission consists of 15 members to be appointed by the Governor who are representatives of this Commonwealth's Latino community.

   (b)  The Governor will appoint an Executive Director of the Commission.

   (c)  The Governor will designate two Commission members to serve as cochairpersons of the Commission.

§ 5.219.  Rescission.

   Executive Order 1996-4 is rescinded.

[Pa.B. Doc. No. 03-1437. Filed for public inspection July 25, 2003, 9:00 a.m.]


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