Subchapter QQ. GOVERNOR’S ADVISORY COUNCIL
FOR YOUNG CHILDREN
Sec.
5.571. Creation.
5.572. Purpose.
5.573. Composition.
5.574. Compensation.
5.575. Cooperation by State agencies.
5.576. Reports.
5.577. Effective date.
5.578. Termination.
Source The provisions of this Subchapter QQ adopted by Executive Order No. 19897, dated September 29, 1989, effective October 1, 1989, 19 Pa.B. 4704, unless otherwise noted.
§ 5.571. Creation.
The Governor’s Advisory Council for Young Children (Council) is established to perform the functions set forth in this subchapter.
§ 5.572. Purpose.
The Council is established to:
(1) Recommend policies that would improve the conditions in which families and other institutions nurture and develop children.
(2) Improve the climate for collaboration and coordination between families and institutions that provide services to children.
(3) Stimulate public and private partnerships supportive of the development of young children.
(4) Explore the opportunities for improving conditions for children of this Commonwealth presented by new policies at the Federal level and by emphasis being given to young children by private foundations.
§ 5.573. Composition.
The Council will be chaired by the Governor and supported by a staff from the Governor’s Office and other State agencies.
(1) The Council will include representatives of cabinet agencies, and members of the public who represent parents, advocacy groups, academia, local government, education, unions, service providers and community and business leaders. The Council will be a working body to review and recommend comprehensive policy.
(2) The Council members will be recommended by the Adviser to the Governor on Child Care Policy for appointment by the Governor.
§ 5.574. Compensation.
Members of the Council will receive no compensation for their services. However, those who are not employes of the Commonwealth, who incur expenses through their services on the Council, will be reimbursed in accordance with established Commonwealth policy.
§ 5.575. Cooperation by State agencies.
Agencies under the Governor’s jurisdiction shall cooperate fully with the Council and provide staff assistance and information as needed by the Council to carry out its functions effectively.
§ 5.576. Reports.
The Council will compile, publish and submit a comprehensive report on the ‘‘status of young children’’ in this Commonwealth to the Executive Branch and the General Assembly.
§ 5.577. Effective date.
This subchapter is effective October 1, 1989.
§ 5.578. Termination.
The Governor’s Advisory Council for Young Children will go out of existence and this subchapter will terminate on December 31, 1990, unless otherwise renewed.
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