EXECUTIVE
ORDER NO. 14 GOVERNOR’S ADVISORY COUNCIL ON HISPANIC
Executive
Order
June 10, 2013
WHEREAS, the Hispanic/Latino community plays
an important role in the economy, diversity, and progress of North Carolina;
and
WHEREAS, the number of Hispanic/Latino
residents of this State continues to grow; and
WHEREAS, it is important the State remain
responsive to the needs of its constituents; and;
WHEREAS, the State should promote and
encourage cooperation and communication with the Hispanic/Latino community in
order to ensure that Hispanic/Latino North Carolinians have access to important
State services and programs; and
WHEREAS, engagement and cooperation is in the
best interest of the State and will help in developing solutions to ensure the
State meets the needs of all North Carolinians.
NOW THEREFORE, by the power by the power vested in
me as Governor by the Constitution and laws of the State of North Carolina, IT
IS ORDERED:
Section 1. Established
The Governor’s Advisory Council on
Hispanic/Latino Affairs (hereinafter the “Advisory Council”) is hereby
reestablished.
Section 2. Membership
The Advisory Council shall consist of
fifteen (15) voting members. All members shall be appointed by the Governor for
a term of two (2) years and serve at the pleasure of the Governor. A vacancy
occurring during a term of appointment shall be filled by the Governor for the
balance of the unexpired term. The Governor shall appoint a Chair and
Vice-Chair from among the membership of the Advisory Council.
In addition to the fifteen (15) voting
members, the following representatives, selected by the applicable department
or agency head, shall serve as ex-officio, non-voting members:
1. One representative from the NC
Department of Commerce selected by the Secretary;
2. One representative from the Office for
Historically Underutilized Businesses selected by the Secretary of the
Department of Administration;
3. One representative from the NC
Department of Health and Human Services selected by the Secretary;
4. One representative from the NC
Department of Public Safety selected by the Secretary;
5. One representative from the NC
Department of Transportation selected by the Secretary;
6. One representative from the NC
Department of Revenue selected by the Secretary;
7. One representative from the Employment
Security Commission selected by the Assistant Secretary;
8. One representative from the Office of
the Governor selected by the Governor.
Additionally, the Advisory Council
shall invite the following representatives, selected by the elected Council of
State members, to serve as ex-officio, non-voting members:
1. One representative from the NC
Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services selected by the Commissioner;
2. One representative from the NC
Department of Labor selected by the Commissioner;
3. One representative from the NC
Department of Public Instruction selected by the Superintendent; and
4. One representative from the NC
Department of Justice selected by the Attorney General.
Section 3. Meetings
The Advisory Council shall meet
quarterly or upon the call of the Governor or the Chair. The Chair shall set
the agenda for the Advisory Council’s meetings. The Advisory Council may
establish such committees or other working groups as are necessary to assist in
performing its duties.
Section 4. Duties
The Governor’s Advisory Council on
Hispanic/Latino Affairs shall advise the Governor on issues related to the
Hispanic/Latino community in North Carolina and support State efforts to
promote cooperation and understanding between the Hispanic/Latino community,
the general public, the State, federal, and local governments.
The Advisory Council shall provide a
forum for the discussion of issues concerning the Hispanic/Latino community in
North Carolina and support efforts towards the improvement of race and ethnic
relations.
The Advisory Council shall perform
other duties as directed by the Governor.
Section 5. Administration
The Office of the Governor shall
provide all administrative and staff support services required by the Advisory
Council. Members shall serve without compensation, but may receive necessary
travel and subsistence expenses in accordance with State law and the policies
and regulations of the Office of State Budget and Management.
Section 6. Effect and Duration
This Executive Order is effective
immediately. It supersedes and replaces all other executive orders on this
subject and specifically rescinds Executive Order No. 22, dated September 4,
2010 and Executive Order No. 128, dated September 7, 2007. This Executive Order
shall remain in effect until June 1, 2017, pursuant to N.C. Gen. Stat. §
147-16.2(b), or until earlier rescinded
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