Pennsylvania Administrative Code

§ 6.471. Purpose. The Office of Homeland Security shall prepare for, prevent, respond and recover from acts of terrorism.

§ 6.472. Responsibilities. The Office of Homeland Security shall do the following: (1) Secure this Commonwealth from acts of terrorism. (2) Reduce the vulnerability of critical infrastructure and key resources to terrorist attacks. (3) Partner with the United States Department of…

§ 6.473. Composition. The Office of Homeland Security (Office) shall consist of the following members: (1) Homeland Security Advisor. The head of the Office shall be the Homeland Security Advisor (Advisor), as appointed by the Governor. The Advisor shall serve as the Commonwealth…

§ 6.474. Staffing and location. The Homeland Security Director is authorized to select, appoint and employ employees as necessary to carry out the functions of the Office of Homeland Security in accordance with the procedures of the Governor’s Office of Administration. The Office…

§ 6.475. Designation of State administrative agency. The Pennsylvania Emergency Management Agency is designated as the State administrative agency for the Commonwealth and shall be responsible for the administration and audit functions of Federal grants relating to homeland secur…

§ 6.476. Cooperation by State agencies. Agencies under the Governor’s jurisdiction shall cooperate with and provide assistance and support as needed by the Office of Homeland Security and the Governor’s Deputy Chief of Staff for Public Safety to carry out its functions effectivel…

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

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 This subchapter remains in effect unless revised or rescinded by the Governor.

§ 6.479. Rescission. Effective immediately Executive Order 2007-10, Pennsylvania Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness Organizational Structure is rescinded.

§ 6.481. Mission. The mission of the Commonwealth Continuity of Government Steering Committee is to ensure the ability of the Commonwealth to continue to provide essential services during an emergency through its support of the Continuity of Government Office.

§ 6.482. Responsibilities. The Commonwealth Continuity of Government Steering Committee shall do the following: (1) Assess the level of continuity of government preparedness among Commonwealth agencies. (2) Assess the ability of the executive, judicial and legislative branches to…

§ 6.483. Composition. The Commonwealth Continuity of Government Steering Committee (Steering Committee) shall consist of the following members: (1) The Secretary of Administration, who will serve as Chairperson of the Steering Committee. (2) The Secretary of General Services. (3)…

§ 6.484. Relationship with other agencies. Commonwealth agencies, boards and commissions under the Governor’s jurisdiction shall cooperate fully with the Secretary of Administration, the Director of the Continuity of Government Office and the Commonwealth Continuity of Government…

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

§ 6.486. Rescission. Executive Order 2006-1 is rescinded.

§ 6.5. Termination date. This subchapter will terminate December 31, 1999.

§ 6.531. Purpose. The purpose of the Pennsylvania Military Community Protection Commission (Commission) shall be to assist the Governor by providing recommendations and input to enhance the military value of installations, organizations and defense related regions within this Com…

§ 6.532. Responsibilities. (a) The responsibilities of the Pennsylvania Military Community Protection Commission (Commission) are to: (1) Closely monitor the activities at the Federal level regarding an initiative or proposal which will affect either positively or negatively a mi…

§ 6.533. Composition. (a) The Lieutenant Governor shall serve as the Chairperson of the Pennsylvania Military Community Protection Commission (Commission). Other members of the Commission shall consist of the following: (1) Four members of the Military Installations and Base Deve…

§ 6.534. Terms of membership. (a) Members shall be appointed for terms of 2 years and continue to serve until successors are appointed. A member may be reappointed for one or more additional terms. Members appointed by the Governor serve at the pleasure of the Governor. (b) If a …

§ 6.535. Responsibilities of Commonwealth agencies. Commonwealth agencies, boards and commissions under the Governor’s jurisdiction shall cooperate fully with the Pennsylvania Military Community Protection Commission on the implementation of this subchapter.

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

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

§ 6.541. Purpose. The purpose of the JNET Governance Structure is to establish a strategic direction for the investment in information solutions across the Commonwealth’s technology enterprise and to direct implementation of a comprehensive integrated justice information system.

§ 6.542. JNET Governance Structure. The JNET Governance Structure consists of an Executive Council, a Steering Committee and a JNET Office. Each entity will be responsible for fulfilling specific activities, as outlined in this section, necessary to support JNET. (1) JNET Executi…

§ 6.543. Effective date. This subchapter takes effect immediately and remains in effect unless revised or modified by the Governor.

§ 6.544. Rescission. Executive Order 1999-4 is rescinded.

§ 6.551. Purpose. The purpose of the Governor’s Advisory Council on Veterans Services is to review, evaluate and assess State veterans’ programs in collaboration with senior staff from State agencies and commissions to increase information sharing, ensure program fidelity, coordi…

§ 6.552. Responsibilities. The responsibilities of the Governor’s Advisory Council on Veterans Services are to: (1) Review, evaluate and maintain a comprehensive inventory of all programs within the Executive Branch regarding services and benefits for veterans. (2) Serve as a coo…

§ 6.553. Composition. The Governor’s Advisory Council on Veterans Services shall consist of the following members, each of whom will be appointed by and serve at the pleasure of the Governor: (1) The Deputy Adjutant General—Veterans Affairs from the Department of Military and Vet…

§ 6.554. Committees. The Chairperson may establish named committees with specific purposes and goals. Members or their designated representatives will make up the composition of these committees. The committee Chairperson will report on a quarterly basis to the Governor’s Advisor…

§ 6.555. Responsibilities of Commonwealth agencies. All agencies, boards and commissions under the Governor’s jurisdiction shall cooperate fully with the Governor’s Advisory Council on Veterans Services (Council) and upon request shall provide support and assistance including an …

§ 6.556. Compensation. Members of the Governor’s Advisory Council on Veterans Services, who are not Commonwealth employees, shall receive no compensation for their services, but may receive reimbursement for their necessary and proper expenses for attendance at meetings. See Chap…

§ 6.557. Effective date. This subchapter shall take effect immediately.

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

§ 6.621. Purpose. (a) The purpose of the Governor’s Advisory Council for Hunting, Fishing and Conservation is to provide a forum through which an open and forthright dialog will be fostered among a diverse group of outdoor recreation and conservation minded individuals to provide…

§ 6.622. Responsibilities. The responsibilities of the Governor’s Advisory Council for Hunting, Fishing and Conservation are to: (1) Review and make written recommendations to the Governor regarding any issue appropriate for governmental action that might affect the recreational …

§ 6.623. Composition. The members of the Governor’s Advisory Council for Hunting, Fishing and Conservation (Council) will be appointed by the Governor. The membership of the Council shall consist of the following: (1) The Chairperson, who will be appointed by the Governor, and, o…

§ 6.624. Terms of membership. (a) Members of the Governor’s Advisory Council for Hunting, Fishing and Conservation (Council) will be appointed for a term of 1 year and will continue to serve thereafter until their successors have been appointed and qualified. A member may be reap…

§ 6.625. Staffing. The Department of Conservation and Natural Resources shall provide staff resources to support the Governor’s Advisory Council for Hunting, Fishing and Conservation.

§ 6.626. Governor’s Youth Council for Hunting, Fishing and Conservation. (a) The Governor’s Youth Council for Hunting, Fishing and Conservation (Youth Council) is created separate and apart from the Governor’s Advisory Council for Hunting, Fishing and Conservation (Council). (b) …

§ 6.627. Compensation. Members of the Governor’s Advisory Council for Hunting, Fishing and Conservation and the Governor’s Youth Council for Hunting, Fishing and Conservation will not receive compensation for their service, except that members may be reimbursed for travel and rel…

§ 6.628. Cooperation by State agencies. State agencies shall cooperate fully with the Governor’s Advisory Council for Hunting, Fishing and Conservation (Council) and upon request shall provide assistance and support as needed by the Council to carry out its responsibilities.

§ 6.629. Reports. By no later than December 31 of each calendar year, the Governor’s Advisory Council for Hunting, Fishing and Conservation (Council) shall submit an annual report to the Governor outlining the Council’s and Governor’s Youth Council for Hunting, Fishing and Conser…

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

§ 6.631. Termination date. This chapter shall remain in effect unless revised or rescinded by the Governor.

§ 6.632. Rescission. Effective immediately, Executive Order 2012-02 is rescinded.