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ROBERT L. EHRLICH, JR., Governor
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Ch. 9
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4.
The Commission:
(1) Shall stimulate and encourage throughout the State study and
review of the status of women in the State and may act as a clearinghouse for all
activities to avoid duplication of effort;
(2) Shall strengthen home life by directing attention to critical problems
confronting women as wives, mothers, homemakers and workers;
(3) Shall recommend methods of overcoming discrimination against
women in public and private employment, and encourage women to become
candidates for public office;
(4) Shall promote more effective methods for enabling women to develop
their skills, continue their education, and to be retrained;
(5) May make surveys and appoint advisory committees in the fields of,
but not limited to, education, social services, labor laws and employment policies, law
enforcement, health and safety, new and expanded services, legal rights, family
relations, human relations, and volunteer services;
(6) Shall secure appropriate recognition to women's accomplishments
and contributions to this State; [and]
(7) Shall work to develop healthy attitudes within the framework of the
Commission's responsibilities; AND
(8) SHALL INFORM THE EXECUTIVE AND LEGISLATIVE BRANCHES OF
GOVERNMENT ON ISSUES CONCERNING WOMEN, INCLUDING OFFERING TESTIMONY
ON THESE ISSUES BEFORE LEGISLATIVE AND ADMINISTRATIVE BODIES.
5.
(a) The Commission, subject to the approval of the Secretary of the
Department of Human Resources, may accept federal funds granted by Congress or
executive order for all or any of the purposes of this article as well as private gifts and
donations from individuals, private organizations or foundations. However, the
acceptance and use of federal funds shall not be considered a commitment of State
funds and places no obligation upon the legislature to continue the purposes for which
the funds are made available.
(b) The Department shall include the Commission in its annual budget.
6.
The Commission shall have the full cooperation of all executive departments
and agencies of the State in the performance of its duties.
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