Subchapter T. GOVERNOR’S INVASIVE SPECIES COUNCIL
Sec.
6.271. Purpose.
6.272. Responsibilities.
6.273. Composition.
6.274. Terms of membership.
6.275. Compensation.
6.276. Cooperation by State agencies.
6.277. Reports.
6.278. Effective date.
6.279. Termination date.
The provisions of this Subchapter T adopted by Executive Order No. 2004-1, dated January 27, 2004, 36 Pa.B. 4162, unless otherwise noted.
The Governor’s Invasive Species Council:
(1) Advises the Governor on and direct the development and implementation of a State invasive species management plan.
(2) Provides guidance on prevention, control and rapid response initiatives.
(3) Facilitates coordination among Federal, regional, State and local efforts.
The Governor’s Invasive Species Council (Council) shall:
(1) Develop and implement a comprehensive invasive species management plan for this Commonwealth and revise the plan at regular 5-year intervals or as needed.
(2) Provide guidance on prevention and control of invasive species and rapid response to new infestations.
(3) Facilitate coordination among Federal, regional, State and local initiatives and organizations engaged in the management of invasive species.
(4) Convene at least quarterly and at the call of the chairperson of the Council.
(5) Adopt rules of procedure consistent with this subchapter.
(a) The Secretary of Agriculture will serve as Chairperson of the Governor’s Invasive Species Council (Council). The membership will include agency heads of the Commonwealth or their designees responsible for the conservation of agricultural and natural resources and the protection of public health, each of whom shall be appointed by and serve at the pleasure of the Governor, including the following:
(1) Secretary of Conservation and Natural Resources.
(2) Secretary of Environmental Protection.
(3) Secretary of Health.
(4) Secretary of Transportation.
(5) Executive Director of the Fish and Boat Commission.
(6) Executive Director of the Game Commission.
(b) In addition, the Council will have up to 10 members of the public representing agriculture and natural resource organizations and educational institutions conducting invasive species research and outreach. The members of the public will be appointed by and serve at the pleasure of the Governor.
The ten members of the public representing agriculture and natural resources organizations and educational institutions will be appointed for terms of 2 years and will continue to serve thereafter until their successors have been appointed. The Governor will fill vacancies that may occur and may remove any member from the Governor’s Invasive Species Council at the discretion of the Governor.
Members of the Governor’s Invasive Species Council (Council) will receive no additional compensation for their service as Council members. Nongovernment members will be reimbursed for travel and related expenses in accordance with Commonwealth policy. See Chapter 40 (relating to travel and subsistence).
Agencies under the Governor’s jurisdiction shall cooperate with and provide assistance and support as needed by the Governor’s Invasive Species Council to carry out its functions effectively.
In addition to the recommendations described in this subchapter, the Governor’s Invasive Species Council (Council) shall submit to the Governor a biennial report on the Council’s activities.
This subchapter takes effect immediately.
This subchapter will remain in effect unless revised or rescinded by the Governor.
Sec. The provisions of this Subchapter U adopted by Executive Order No. 2007-4, dated May 21, 2007, 38 Pa.B. 741, unless otherwise noted.
(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) Responsibilities. The responsibilities of the Office are as follows:
(1) Provide leadership to increase public awareness of health disparities in this Commonwealth.
(2) Advocate for the development of programs to address health disparities.
(3) Work with policy makers, insurers, health care providers and communities to implement policies and programs that result in a measurable and sustained improvement in health status of underserved and disparate populations.
(4) Continue collaboration with State agencies, academic institutions, community based organizations, health partners, providers and others in the public and private sectors to eliminate health disparities in this Commonwealth.
(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 minimum, include representatives of academia, provider community, faith based community and organized representatives of disparate populations.
(b) Powers and duties. The Advisory Committee has the following duties:
(1) Advise the Secretary of Health on matters concerning health inequalities and recommend actions which are data-driven, evidence-based and culturally aware; increase public awareness of the existence of health disparities; and mobilize Statewide, community and individual actions to eliminate health disparities in this Commonwealth.
(2) Assist in the identification of Federal and private foundation funding to support programs that address health disparities.
(3) Assist in identifying the conditions and causes of disparities and prioritizing strategies to address the elimination of health disparities.
(4) Enhance the coordination and support of existing Commonwealth programs, including, but not limited to, the following:
(i) Identification of evidence-based practices.
(ii) Provision of advice and guidance about public and private resources.
(iii) Dissemination of information on programs to reduce and eliminate identified disparities.
(iv) Utilization of assessment tools to improve cultural competency of health care providers.
(5) Provide advice and guidance to the Governor through the Office of Health Equity and the Secretary of Health on programs and activities to accelerate the elimination of disparities in the delivery of health care in this Commonwealth.
Commonwealth agencies under the jurisdiction of the Governor shall cooperate with the Office of Health Equity to support and promote its mission and goals.
§ 6.271. Purpose.
§ 6.272. Responsibilities.
§ 6.273. Composition.
§ 6.274. Terms of membership.
§ 6.275. Compensation.
§ 6.276. Cooperation by State agencies.
§ 6.277. Reports.
§ 6.278. Effective date.
§ 6.279. Termination date.
6.281. Office of Health Equity.
6.282. Office of Health Equity Advisory Committee.
6.283. Responsibilities of Commonwealth agencies.
6.284. Effective date.
6.285. Termination date.
§ 6.281. Office of Health Equity.
§ 6.282. Office of Health Equity Advisory Committee.
§ 6.283. Responsibilities of Commonwealth agencies.
§ 6.284. Effective date.