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PA Bulletin, Doc. No. 23-881

THE GOVERNOR

Title 4—ADMINISTRATION

PART I. GOVERNOR'S OFFICE

[4 PA. CODE CH. 6]

[EXECUTIVE ORDER NO. 2023-15]

[53 Pa.B. 3547]
[Saturday, July 8, 2023]

Governor's Advisory Commission on Women

June 6, 2023

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

 Whereas, the Commonwealth is committed to providing equality and opportunity for all Pennsylvanians including increased access for women to civic, economic, and educational opportunities in Pennsylvania; 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, Josh Shapiro, 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 of the Commonwealth, do hereby reestablish, in the Office of the Governor, and rename the Governor's Advisory Commission on Women (hereinafter referred to as ''Commission'') and, further, order and direct the following:

 

 Governor

 Fiscal Note: GOV-2023-15. No fiscal impact; recommends adoption.

Annex A

TITLE 4. ADMINISTRATION

PART I. GOVERNOR'S OFFICE

CHAPTER 6. ADDITIONAL COUNCILS AND COMMITTEES

Subchapter BBB. [Reserved]

§§ 6.641—6.648. [Reserved].

Subchapter VVV. GOVERNOR'S ADVISORY
COMMISSION ON WOMEN

Sec.

6.911.Purpose.
6.912.Responsibilities.
6.913.Composition.
6.914.Terms of membership.
6.915.Compensation.
6.916.Relationship with other agencies.
6.917.Reports.
6.918.Procedures.
6.919.Effective date.
6.920.Termination date.
6.921.Rescission.

§ 6.911. Purpose.

 The purpose of the Governor's Advisory Commission on Women is to gather information regarding the experiences and needs of women who are residents of this Commonwealth; review, evaluate and assess programs affecting them; provide the Governor with information and recommendations regarding how best to meet their needs; and provide information about programs and services that may be relevant to the needs of women who are residents of this Commonwealth.

§ 6.912. Responsibilities.

 The Governor's Advisory Commission on Women shall have the following responsibilities:

 (1) Review and recommend to the Governor policies regarding issues that affect women who are residents of this Commonwealth.

 (2) Work with the Governor's Office, at its request, to engage with Federal, State and local agencies to promote effective utilization of government programs impacting women who are residents of this Commonwealth.

 (3) Communicate with communities throughout this Commonwealth about activities and initiatives of the Administration that impact women who are residents of this Commonwealth.

 (4) Compile information about programs, scholarships, mentoring programs, sources of funding or other resources for the benefit and advancement of women who are residents of this Commonwealth.

§ 6.913. Composition.

 (a) The Governor's Advisory Commission on Women (Commission) shall consist of no more than 30 voting members, who are representatives of women who are residents of this Commonwealth or have an interest in their success, and bring relevant experience, expertise and perspective to the Commission.

 (b) The Governor shall designate one Commission member to serve as chairperson of the Commission. The Governor may also designate one Commission member to serve as vice chairperson. The chairperson and vice chairperson serve at the pleasure of the Governor.

 (c) The Governor shall appoint an Executive Director of the Commission, who shall serve at the pleasure of the Governor. The Executive Director shall prepare agendas, timelines and meeting schedules; convene meetings; oversee the activities of the Commission; and act as the Commission's liaison to the Governor's Office through the Governor's relevant designee.

 (d) The Governor may appoint one or more non-voting honorary members to the Commission in addition to the 30 appointed members, who shall serve at the pleasure of the Governor. Honorary members shall receive no compensation or reimbursement of travel or related expenses. Section 6.914(d) shall not apply to honorary members.

§ 6.914. Terms of membership.

 (a) Members of the Governor's Advisory Commission on Women (Commission) shall be appointed by and serve at the pleasure of the Governor.

 (b) Voting members of the Commission shall be appointed for a term of 2 years and may continue to serve until their successor is appointed.

 (c) Should a vacancy occur on the Commission, the Governor may appoint a successor to complete the term of the vacancy.

 (d) A voting member, who is absent from two consecutive Commission meetings without excuse, shall forfeit membership on, and be removed from, the Commission.

§ 6.915. Compensation.

 Members of the Governor's Advisory Commission on Women shall receive no compensation for their service, except that voting members may be reimbursed for reasonable travel and related expenses in accordance with Commonwealth policy.

§ 6.916. Relationship with other agencies.

 Agencies under the Governor's jurisdiction shall cooperate with and provide assistance and support as needed by the Governor's Advisory Commission on Women (Commission) to fulfill its responsibilities as set forth in this subchapter. Independent agencies, State-affiliated entities and State-related institutions are also strongly encouraged to work with the Commission to support its mission.

§ 6.917. Reports.

 The Governor's Advisory Commission on Women (Commission) shall submit to the Governor an annual report outlining its activities and accomplishments. The Commission may submit other reports, at the request of the Governor, on issues affecting women who are residents of this Commonwealth.

§ 6.918. Procedures.

 (a) The Governor's Advisory Commission on Women (Commission) is authorized to establish rules and procedures for the effective implementation of its responsibilities, consistent with this subchapter.

 (b) The Commission is authorized to establish subcommittees with specific purposes and goals set forth when established. Subcommittees may include advisory non-members, if approved by the Commission chairperson. Subcommittee advisory non-members shall receive no compensation or reimbursement of travel or related expenses.

 (c) A majority of currently serving voting members in attendance at a meeting of the Commission shall constitute a quorum.

§ 6.919. Effective date.

 This subchapter shall take effect immediately.

§ 6.920. Termination date.

 This subchapter shall remain in effect until amended or rescinded by the Governor.

§ 6.921. Rescission.

 Effective immediately, Executive Order 2017-02, dated October 6, 2017, is hereby rescinded.

 (Editor's Note: 4 Pa. Code Chapter 6, Subchapter BBB, §§ 6.641—6.648, which is the codification of Executive Order 2017-02, is reserved as a result of the rescission of Executive Order 2017-02 under § 6.921.)

[Pa.B. Doc. No. 23-881. Filed for public inspection July 7, 2023, 9:00 a.m.]


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