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ROBERT L. EHRLICH, JR., Governor
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S.B. 257
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[3.
The Governor shall appoint the members of the Commission for terms of four (4)
years. Vacancies shall be filled in the same manner as the original appointments for
the balance of the unexpired term. Any member of the Commission may be
reappointed to one additional term as a member of the Commission. The members
shall serve without compensation. The Governor shall designate a Chairman and
vice-chairman. The Chairman shall be the chief executive officer of the Commission.
The Commission may appoint such officers as it deems necessary.]
3.
(A) THE COMMISSION SHALL ELECT A CHAIR AND A VICE CHAIR FROM AMONG
ITS MEMBERS.
. (B) THE COMMISSION MAY APPOINT ANY OFFICERS THAT IT CONSIDERS
NECESSARY.
3A.
(A) THE SECRETARY SHALL APPOINT AN EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR FOR THE
COMMISSION.
(B) THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR SHALL BE A MERIT EMPLOYEE OF THE
DEPARTMENT.
(C) THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR IS ENTITLED TO THE SALARY PROVIDED IN
THE STATE BUDGET.
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]
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