Pennsylvania Administrative Code

§ 6.222. Responsibilities. The Training America’s Teachers Commission shall examine and make specific recommendations: (1) For enhancing the effectiveness of teacher preparation programs in this Commonwealth. (2) To link PreK-12 education with the preparation of teachers in this …

§ 6.223. Composition and appointments. (a) The Training America’s Teachers Commission (Commission) will be chaired by a prominent Pennsylvanian, and its members will consist of a wide spectrum of stakeholders that include the following: (1) The Secretary of Education. (2) The Dep…

§ 6.224. Terms of membership. (a) Members of the Training America’s Teachers Commission (Commission) serve at the pleasure of the Governor. (b) If a vacancy occurs on the Commission due to resignation, disability or death of a member, the Governor, or other appointing authority, …

§ 6.225. Compensation. Members of the Training America’s Teachers Commission receive no compensation for their services, except that the members may be reimbursed for actual travel and related expenses in accordance with Commonwealth travel and subsistence policies. (See Chapter …

§ 6.226. Reports. The Training America’s Teachers Commission (Commission) shall present an initial report to the Governor by December 31, 2005. The Commission shall produce a final report containing recommendations on the teaching preparation programs in this Commonwealth by Marc…

§ 6.227. Executive agencies. Agencies under the Governor’s jurisdiction shall provide assistance to the Training America’s Teachers Commission as requested by the chairperson.

§ 6.228. Effective date. This subchapter takes effect immediately.

§ 6.229. Termination date. This subchapter shall continue in force until August 10, 2006.

§ 6.231. Functions. The functions of the Governor’s Renewable Agricultural Energy Council are to: (1) Make recommendations to the Governor on policies, procedures, regulations and legislation that would aid in the development of renewable energy. (2) Serve as the Governor’s liais…

§ 6.232. Composition. The Governor’s Renewable Agricultural Energy Council is composed of the following individuals appointed by the Governor: (1) The Secretary of Agriculture or a designee and the Secretary of Environmental Protection or a designee. (2) Two representatives from …

§ 6.233. Chairpersons. The Secretaries of Agriculture and Environmental Protection serve as co-chairpersons of the Governor’s Renewable Agricultural Energy Council on a rotating basis. Each term as chairperson lasts 1 year. The Secretary of Agriculture shall serve the initial ter…

§ 6.234. Compensation and expenses. The members of the Governor’s Renewable Agricultural Energy Council (Council) do not receive a salary or per diem allowance for serving as members of the Council but will be reimbursed for actual and necessary expenses incurred in the performan…

§ 6.235. Terms. (a) The terms of the Secretaries of Agriculture and Environmental Protection are concurrent with their holding public office. (b) The remaining members of the Governor’s Renewable Agricultural Energy Council serve at the pleasure of the Governor and may be removed…

§ 6.236. Relationship with other agencies. Agencies under the jurisdiction of the Governor shall cooperate with and provide any necessary assistance to the Governor’s Renewable Agricultural Energy Council (Council) in performing its functions. The Council will receive administrat…

§ 6.237. Reports and studies. The Governor’s Renewable Agricultural Energy Council may conduct studies and issue reports deemed necessary on issues affecting the use of renewable energy in this Commonwealth.

§ 6.238. Procedure. The Governor’s Renewable Agricultural Energy Council is authorized to establish subcommittees, rules and procedures for the effective implementation of its functions consistent with this subchapter.

§ 6.239. Effective date. This subchapter takes effect immediately.

§ 6.240. Termination date. This subchapter remains in effect unless revised or rescinded by the Governor.

§ 6.261. Purpose. The purpose of the Commission on College and Career Success (Commission) is to: (1) Undertake a comprehensive review of the Commonwealth’s laws, regulations and policies to ascertain whether they set clear and consistent expectations for high school success to e…

§ 6.262. Responsibilities. The responsibilities of the Commission on College and Career Success are to: (1) Define ‘‘college and career ready’’ in Mathematics, English and Science. (2) Examine and make specific recommendations for better alignment of academic standards and assess…

§ 6.263. Composition and appointments. (a) The members of the Commission on College and Career Success (Commission) are appointed by the Governor unless otherwise noted and consist of a wide spectrum of stakeholders that include the following: (1) The Governor. (2) The Secretary …

§ 6.264. Terms of membership. (a) Members of the Commission on College and Career Success (Commission) serve at the pleasure of the Governor. (b) If a vacancy occurs on the Commission due to resignation, disability or death of a member, the Governor or other appointing authority,…

§ 6.265. Compensation. Members of the Commission on College and Career Success receive no compensation for their services, except that members may be reimbursed for actual travel and related expenses in accordance with Commonwealth travel and subsistence policies. See Chapter 40 …

§ 6.266. Reports. The Commission on College and Career Success will issue a report containing a summary of its progress and recommendations for legislation, regulations and secondary and postsecondary policies in this Commonwealth. A preliminary report will be produced by May 1, …

§ 6.267. Executive agencies. Agencies under the Governor’s jurisdiction shall provide assistance to the Commission as requested by the chairpersons.

§ 6.268. Effective date. This subchapter is effective immediately.

§ 6.269. Termination date. This subchapter is in force until February 12, 2007.

§ 6.281. Office of Health Equity. (a) Establishment. The Office of Health Equity (Office) is hereby established within the Department of Health. (b) Infrastructure. The infrastructure of the Office will, at a minimum, include the Director of the Office and appropriate staff. (c) …

§ 6.282. Office of Health Equity Advisory Committee. (a) Establishment and membership: The Health Equity Advisory Committee (Advisory Committee) is hereby established. The membership of the Advisory Committee will be at the discretion of the Secretary of Health and will, at a min…

§ 6.283. Responsibilities of Commonwealth agencies. Commonwealth agencies under the jurisdiction of the Governor shall cooperate with the Office of Health Equity to support and promote its mission and goals.

§ 6.284. Effective date. This subchapter takes effect immediately.

§ 6.285. Termination date. This subchapter will remain in effect unless revised or rescinded by the Governor.

§ 6.3. Implementation strategy. Until the interagency agreement is executed, existing law and memoranda of understanding shall serve as the basis for determining and effecting any responsibilities that the departments named in the memoranda of understanding may have for providing…

§ 6.301. Governor’s Cabinet for People with Disabilities. (a) Establishment. The Governor’s Cabinet for People with Disabilities (Cabinet) is created. (b) Executive Director. The Governor will appoint an Executive Director of the Cabinet. (c) Membership. The Cabinet shall consist…

§ 6.302. Governor’s Advisory Committee for People with Disabilities. (a) Establishment and responsibilities. The Governor’s Advisory Committee for People with Disabilities (Committee) is established and shall serve in an advisory capacity to the Governor’s Cabinet for People with…

§ 6.303. Responsibilities of Commonwealth agencies. Agencies under the jurisdiction of the Governor shall cooperate with and provide any necessary assistance to the Governor’s Cabinet and Governor’s Committee for People with Disabilities in performing their functions.

§ 6.304. Reports and studies. The Cabinet for People with Disabilities may conduct studies and issue reports upon request and as it deems necessary on issues affecting people with disabilities in this Commonwealth.

§ 6.305. Effective date. This subsection shall take effect immediately and remain in effect unless revised or rescinded by the Governor.

§ 6.311. Establishment and purpose. (a) The Pennsylvania Abraham Lincoln Bicentennial Commission (Commission) is established to organize, arrange and coordinate bicentennial tributes to Abraham Lincoln in this Commonwealth and to coordinate those activities with the Abraham Linco…

§ 6.312. Membership. The Abraham Lincoln Bicentennial Commission (Commission) shall include the following individuals or their respective designees: (1) Governor. (2) President of Gettysburg College. (3) Director of the Civil War Institute at Gettysburg College. (4) Speaker of th…

§ 6.313. Purpose and responsibility. The purpose and responsibilities of the Abraham Lincoln Bicentennial Commission include the following: (1) Lead Pennsylvania’s planning efforts to commemorate the significance of Abraham Lincoln to our State and National history. (2) Make reco…

§ 6.314. Termination. This subchapter shall take effect immediately and expire December 31, 2009.

§ 6.4. Effective date. This Subchapter is effective July 1, 1998.

§ 6.431. Purpose. The Governor’s Marcellus Shale Advisory Commission shall develop a comprehensive, strategic proposal for the responsible and environmentally sound development of Marcellus Shale.

§ 6.432. Responsibilities. The Governor’s Marcellus Shale Advisory Commission (Commission) shall do the following: (1) Complete a review of existing and proposed statutes, legislation, regulations and policies that regulate or affect Marcellus Shale natural gas development in thi…

§ 6.433. Composition. The Governor’s Marcellus Shale Advisory Commission (Commission) shall consist of the following members: (1) The Lieutenant Governor, who will serve as Chairperson of the Commission. (2) A minimum of 25 and a maximum of 35 appointees, representing the interes…

§ 6.434. Terms of membership. The members of the Governor’s Marcellus Shale Advisory Commission (Commission) shall serve from the date of their appointment by the Governor until July 22, 2011, or their removal from the Commission by the Governor, whichever occurs first. The Gover…

§ 6.435. Compensation. Members of the Governor’s Marcellus Shale Advisory Commission (Commission) receive no compensation for their service as Commission members. Nongovernment members will be reimbursed for travel and related expenses in accordance with Commonwealth policy. See …

§ 6.436. Staffing. The Department of Environmental Protection will provide administrative staff resources to support the Governor’s Marcellus Shale Advisory Commission.

§ 6.437. Cooperation by State agencies. Agencies under the Governor’s jurisdiction shall cooperate with and provide assistance and support as needed by the Governor’s Marcellus Shale Advisory Commission to carry out its functions effectively.