Title 29 — State Government

§§ 3401, 3402. Establishment and composition; powers and duties [Repealed]. Repealed by 67 Del. Laws, c. 352, § 2, effective July 13, 1990.

§ 3501. Delaware Commission on Italian Heritage and Culture. (a) There is hereby established a Delaware Commission on Italian Heritage and Culture hereinafter referred to as the Commission. The Commission shall consist of 9 members, all of whom shall be American citizens descende…

§§ 3601-3605. Short title; legislative findings; establishment; duties; membership; number and appointment [Repealed]. Repealed by 75 Del. Laws, c. 422, § 6, effective Jan. 1. 2010.

§ 3701. Delaware Commission on Indian Heritage and Culture; creation and purpose. The Delaware Commission on Indian Heritage and Culture (“Commission”) is created to establish, maintain, and develop cultural ties between Indians and Indian-Americans; foster a special interest in …

§ 3702. Membership; qualifications; terms. (a) The Commission shall consist of 9 members who are appointed as follows: (1) Two members, appointed by the Speaker of the House of Representatives. (2) Two members, appointed by the President Pro Tempore of the Senate. (3) One member,…

§ 3703. Organization; quorum. (a) The Commission shall elect a Chair at its first meeting in a calendar year and the Chair shall serve until a replacement is elected. If the Chair becomes vacant, the Commission shall elect a new Chair at its next meeting. (b) The Chair of the Com…

§ 3704. Authority. The Commission shall fall under the authority of the Secretary of State and shall have such powers, duties, and functions described in § 3701 of this title and such other duties and functions as may be referred to it by the Governor, the Secretary of State, or …

§ 3705. Compensation. The members of the Commission shall serve without compensation.80 Del. Laws, c. 407, § 1;

§ 3801. The Delaware African and Caribbean Affairs Commission; creation and purpose. The Delaware African and Caribbean Affairs Commission is created for the following purpose and functions: (1) Provide the Governor, members of the General Assembly, and policy makers with recomme…

§ 3802. Membership; qualifications; terms. (a) The Commission shall consist of 7 members who are appointed as follows: (1) Two members, appointed by the Speaker of the House of Representatives. (2) Two members, appointed by the President Pro Tempore of the Senate. (3) Two members…

§ 3803. Organization; quorum. (a) The Commission shall elect a Chairperson at its first meeting in a calendar year and the Chair shall serve until a replacement is elected. If the Chair becomes vacant, the Commission shall elect a new Chairperson at its next meeting. (b) The Chai…

§ 3804. Authority. The Commission shall fall under the authority of the Secretary of State and shall have such powers, duties, and functions described in § 3801 of this title and such other duties and functions as may be referred to it by the Governor, the Secretary of State, or …

§ 3805. Subcommittees; creation and purpose. (a) The Commission may establish subcommittees to engage with other organizations in the State that share a similar mission to exchange ideas and information and provide those organizations the opportunity to serve the Commission. (b) …

§ 3806. Compensation. All members of the Commission and any subcommittees established under the Commission shall serve without compensation.81 Del. Laws, c. 21, § 1;

§ 3901. Committees of the Senate, the House and the Governor. (a) There shall be a standing committee of the Senate of the General Assembly to be known as the Senate Committee on Interstate Cooperation and to consist of 3 Senators. The members and the chairperson of this Committe…

§ 3902. Function and term of legislative committees. The Committee of the Senate and the Committee of the House of Representatives shall function during the regular sessions of the General Assembly and also during the interim periods between such sessions. Their members shall ser…

§ 3903. Composition of Commission. There shall be a Delaware Commission on Interstate Cooperation. This Commission shall be composed of 9 regular members, namely: (1) The 3 members of the Senate Committee on Interstate Cooperation; (2) The 3 members of the House Committee on Inte…

§ 3904. Functions of the Commission. It shall be the function of the Commission to: (1) Carry forward the participation of this State as a member of the Council of State Governments; (2) Encourage and assist the legislative, executive, administrative and judicial officials and em…

§ 3905. Powers of the Commission. The Commission shall establish such delegations and committees as it deems advisable in order that they may confer and formulate proposals concerning effective means to secure intergovernmental harmony and may perform other functions for the Comm…

§ 3906. Reports of Commission to the Governor. The Commission shall report to the Governor and to the General Assembly within 15 days after the convening of each regular legislative session and at such other times as it deems appropriate.42 Del. Laws, c. 202, § 8; 29 Del. C. 1953…

§ 3907. Compensation of members; expenses; use of contributions. (a) The members of the Commission and the members of all delegations and committees which it establishes shall serve without compensation for such service but shall be paid their necessary expenses in carrying out t…

§ 3908. Informal titles of Committees and Commission. The Committees and the Commission established by this chapter shall be informally known, respectively, as the Senate Cooperation Committee, the House Cooperation Committee, the Governor’s Cooperation Committee and the Delaware…

§ 4001. Delaware Commission on Irish Heritage and Culture; creation and purpose. The Delaware Commission on Irish Heritage and Culture (“Commission”) is created to establish, maintain, and develop cultural ties between the Irish people and Irish-Americans; foster a special intere…

§ 4002. Membership; qualifications; terms. (a) The Commission shall consist of members who are appointed as follows: (1) Two members, appointed by the Speaker of the House of Representatives. (2) Two members, appointed by the President Pro Tempore of the Senate. (3) One member, a…

§ 4003. Organization; quorum. (a) The Commission shall elect a Chair at its first meeting, to serve a 2-year term and the Chair shall serve until a replacement is elected. If the Chair becomes vacant, the Commission shall elect a new Chair at its next meeting. (b) The Chair of th…

§ 4004. Authority. The Commission shall fall under the authority of the Secretary of State and shall have such powers, duties, and functions described in § 4001 of this title and such other duties and functions as may be referred to it by the Governor, the Secretary of State, or …

§ 4005. Compensation. The members of the Commission shall serve without compensation.81 Del. Laws, c. 255, § 1;

§ 4101. Racial Equity Consortium; establishment and purpose [Expires August 30, 2027, pursuant to 83 Del. Laws, c. 419, § 2]. The Racial Equity Consortium (“Consortium”) is created. The Consortium shall coordinate efforts to identify and remove systemic inequities that impact peo…

§ 4102. Consortium’s duties [Expires August 30, 2027, pursuant to 83 Del. Laws, c. 419, § 2]. The Consortium shall do all of the following: (1) Consider and work to implement the recommendations contained in the final report of the African American Task Force, which was created b…

§ 4103. Consortium membership; term of office [Expires August 30, 2027, pursuant to 83 Del. Laws, c. 419, § 2]. (a) The Consortium is composed of the following members, or a designee selected by a member serving by virtue of position: (1) The following members, who are voting mem…

§ 4104. Consortium chair and vice chair; appointment and duties [Expires August 30, 2027, pursuant to 83 Del. Laws, c. 419, § 2]. (a) The Governor shall appoint from among the voting members of the Consortium a chair and vice chair, to serve at the pleasure of the Governor. (b) T…

§ 4105. Quorum; vote required for action; rulemaking authority [Expires August 30, 2027, pursuant to 83 Del. Laws, c. 419, § 2]. (a) A quorum of the Consortium is a majority of the voting members of the Consortium. (b) The Consortium acts by a vote of the majority of the voting m…

§ 4106. Consortium staffing and funding [Expires August 30, 2027, pursuant to 83 Del. Laws, c. 419, § 2]. (a) Delaware State University shall provide staff support for the Consortium. The staff is to be managed by the Director of the Racial Equity Consortium from Delaware State U…

§ 4107. Consortium report [Expires August 30, 2027, pursuant to 83 Del. Laws, c. 419, § 2]. (a) The Consortium shall, at least biennially, issue a report to the Governor and the General Assembly on the status of persons of color in this State and progress in eliminating inequitie…

§ 4201. Delaware Commission on Asian and Pacific Islander Heritage and Culture; creation and purpose. The Delaware Commission on Asian and Pacific Islander Heritage and Culture (Commission) is hereby established to do all of the following: (1) Provide the Governor, members of the…

§ 4202. Membership; qualifications; terms. (a) The Commission consists of 9 members who are appointed as follows: (1) Three members, appointed by the Governor. (2) Three members, appointed by the Speaker of the House of Representatives. (3) Three members, appointed by the Preside…

§ 4203. Organization; quorum. (a) The Commission shall elect a Chair at its first meeting in a calendar year and the Chair shall serve until a replacement is elected. If the Chair becomes vacant, the Commission shall elect a new Chair at its next meeting. (b) The Chair of the Com…

§ 4204. Authority. The Commission shall fall under the authority of the Secretary of State and shall have such powers, duties, and functions described in § 4201 of this title and such other duties and functions as may be referred to it by the Governor, the Secretary of State, or …

§ 4205. Subcommittees; creation and purpose. (a) The Commission may establish subcommittees to engage with other organizations in the State that share a similar mission to exchange ideas and information and provide those organizations the opportunity to serve the Commission. (b) …

§ 4206. Compensation. The members of the Commission shall serve without compensation.84 Del. Laws, c. 430, § 1;

§ 4401. Poet Laureate. The Governor may appoint a Poet Laureate for Delaware to serve at the pleasure of the Governor. The Poet Laureate shall perform such duties as may be requested by the Governor or the Secretary of State or their designees.29 Del. C. 1953, § 4401; 54 Del. Law…

§ 4501. Delaware Hispanic Commission; creation and purpose. The Delaware Hispanic Commission (“Commission”) is created to do all of the following: (1) Advise the Governor, members of the Governor’s Cabinet, members of the General Assembly, and other policymakers on ways to improv…

§ 4502. Membership; qualifications; terms [Effective July 1, 2028]. (a) The Commission consists of 17 members. Membership is composed as follows: (1) Nine members appointed by the Governor, 3 from each county in the State. (2) Three members appointed by the Speaker of the House o…

§ 4503. Organization; quorum. (a) The Commission shall adopt bylaws to carry out the purpose and duties of the Commission, including to do all of the following: (1) Elect an officer. (2) Remove an officer. (3) Create standards and ethics for members of the Commission. (4) Remove …

§ 4504. Authority. The Commission is under the authority of the Secretary of State and has the powers, duties, and functions described in § 4501 of this title and other duties and functions that may be referred to the Commission by the Governor, the Secretary of State, or the Gen…

§ 4505. Committees; creation and purpose. The Commission may create a committee, which may include nonmembers, to do any of the following: (1) Engage with other organizations and individuals in the State that share a similar mission. (2) Exchange ideas and information with other …

§ 4506. Compensation. All members of the Commission and all members of a committee established by the Commission serve without compensation.84 Del. Laws, c. 426, § 1;

§ 4507. Budget. Each fiscal year, the Commission shall send a proposed annual budget to the Secretary of State and the Commission must operate within the limit of the General Assembly’s appropriation of funds.84 Del. Laws, c. 426, § 1;

§ 4600. Short title. This chapter may be cited as the “Office of Defense Services Act.”29 Del. C. 1953, § 4607; 54 Del. Laws, c. 227, § 1; 69 Del. Laws, c. 286, § 1; 80 Del. Laws, c. 26, § 1; 84 Del. Laws, c. 510, § 3;

§ 4601. Office of Defense Services. There is created the Office of Defense Services, comprised of 3 branches: Central Administration, the Public Defender’s Office and the Office of Conflicts Counsel.29 Del. C. 1953, § 4601; 54 Del. Laws, c. 227, § 1; 80 Del. Laws, c. 26, § 1;