Subchapter BBB. GOVERNOR’S TASK FORCE TO
REDUCE WELFARE DEPENDENCY
Sec.
5.761. Purpose of the Task Force.
5.762. Membership.
5.763. Staffing.
5.764. Expenses.
5.765. Cooperation by State agencies.
5.766. Termination date.
Source The provisions of this Subchapter BBB adopted by Executive Order No. 1992-6, dated November 12, 1992, 23 Pa.B. 922, unless otherwise noted.
§ 5.761. Purpose of the Task Force.
The Task Force shall do the following:
(1) Evaluate and recommend criteria on proposed changes in the welfare system based on their impact on clients, families and budget consequences.
(2) Identify and study the obstacles and disincentives which may prevent welfare recipients from becoming self-sufficient, productive members of society. Issues to be addressed shall include child support, support services such as child care, education and training, health care and transportation for welfare recipients.
(3) Identify the specific incentives that could be strengthened to foster the transition from welfare to work and the preservation of families.
(4) Identify ways to efficiently provide appropriate services for individuals who must remain dependent on public assistance.
(5) Prepare an interim report outlining initiatives that can be implemented in a year, within existing fiscal constraints. This report shall be submitted to the Governor and the General Assembly on March 1, 1993.
(6) Develop a final report containing recommendations for restructuring the welfare system over the next 5 years to increase self-sufficiency and independence from welfare. This report shall be submitted to the Governor and the General Assembly on June 30, 1993.
§ 5.762. Membership.
The Task Force shall consist of 21 members appointed by the Governor. The membership shall be comprised of appointees representing appropriate State agencies, the General Assembly, the business community, the client community, public human service policy experts from institutions of higher education and the general public. The Governor will appoint the chairperson for the Task Force.
§ 5.763. Staffing.
The Department of Public Welfare shall provide professional staff services necessary to accomplish the work of the Task Force.
§ 5.764. Expenses.
Members of the Task Force shall serve without salary or compensation but may be reimbursed for necessary expenses incurred in accordance with Chapter 40 (relating to travel and subsistence).
§ 5.765. Cooperation by State agencies.
Commonwealth agencies are directed to cooperate with and assist the Task Force in fulfilling its duties and responsibilities. Facilities, personnel assistance, information and services necessary to fulfill the mission of the Task Force shall be furnished by the Department of Public Welfare, which shall serve as the fiscal and administrative support agency of the Task Force.
§ 5.766. Termination date.
This subchapter shall terminate on June 30, 1993, unless reestablished or sooner rescinded.
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