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PAG LIN 1 1 Section 1. Sections 2 through 10 of this Act are enacted 1 2 as subchapter 11 of chapter 216A. 1 3 Sec. 2. NEW SECTION. 216A.151 DEFINITIONS. 1 4 For purposes of this subchapter, unless the context 1 5 otherwise requires: 1 6 1. "Administrator" means the administrator of the division 1 7 on the status of Iowans of Asian and Pacific Islander heritage 1 8 of the department of human rights. 1 9 2. "Asian and Pacific Islander" means a person from any of 1 10 the countries of Asia or islands of the Pacific. 1 11 3. "Commission" means the commission on the status of 1 12 Iowans of Asian and Pacific Islander heritage. 1 13 4. "Division" means the division on the status of Iowans 1 14 of Asian and Pacific Islander heritage of the department of 1 15 human rights. 1 16 Sec. 3. NEW SECTION. 216A.152 ESTABLISHMENT. 1 17 A commission on the status of Iowans of Asian and Pacific 1 18 Islander heritage is established consisting of nine members 1 19 appointed by the governor. The members of the commission 1 20 shall appoint one of the members to serve as chairperson of 1 21 the commission. 1 22 Sec. 4. NEW SECTION. 216A.153 TERM OF OFFICE. 1 23 Four of the members appointed to the initial commission 1 24 shall be designated by the governor to serve two-year terms, 1 25 and five shall be designated by the governor to serve four- 1 26 year terms. Succeeding appointments shall be for a term of 1 27 four years. Vacancies in the membership shall be filled for 1 28 the unexpired term in the same manner as the original 1 29 appointment. 1 30 Sec. 5. NEW SECTION. 216A.154 MEETINGS OF THE 1 31 COMMISSION. 1 32 The commission shall meet at least four times each year, 1 33 and shall hold special meetings on the call of the 1 34 chairperson. The commission shall adopt rules pursuant to 1 35 chapter 17A as it deems necessary for the commission and 2 1 division. The members of the commission shall be reimbursed 2 2 for actual expenses while engaged in their official duties. A 2 3 member may also be eligible to receive compensation as 2 4 provided in section 7E.6. 2 5 Sec. 6. NEW SECTION. 216A.155 DUTIES. 2 6 The commission shall: 2 7 1. Advise the governor and the general assembly on issues 2 8 confronting Asian and Pacific Islander persons in this state, 2 9 including the unique problems of non-English-speaking 2 10 immigrants and refugees. 2 11 2. Advise the governor and the general assembly of 2 12 administrative and legislative changes necessary to ensure 2 13 Asian and Pacific Islander persons access to benefits and 2 14 services provided to people in this state. 2 15 3. Recommend to the governor and the general assembly any 2 16 revisions in the state's affirmative action program and other 2 17 steps necessary to eliminate underutilization of Asian and 2 18 Pacific Islander persons in the state's workforce. 2 19 4. Recommend to the governor and the general assembly 2 20 legislation designed to improve the economic and social 2 21 condition of Asian and Pacific Islander persons in this state. 2 22 5. Serve as a conduit to state government for 2 23 organizations of Asian and Pacific Islander persons in this 2 24 state. 2 25 6. Serve as a referral agency to assist Asian and Pacific 2 26 Islander persons in securing access to state agencies and 2 27 programs. 2 28 7. Serve as a liaison with the federal government, local 2 29 government units, and private organizations on matters 2 30 relating to the Asian and Pacific Islander persons of this 2 31 state. 2 32 8. Perform or contract for the performance of studies 2 33 designed to suggest solutions to the problems of Asian and 2 34 Pacific Islander persons in the areas of education, 2 35 employment, human rights, health, housing, social welfare, and 3 1 other related areas. 3 2 9. Implement programs designed to solve the problems of 3 3 Asian and Pacific Islander persons when authorized by law. 3 4 10. Publicize the accomplishments of Asian and Pacific 3 5 Islander persons and their contributions to this state. 3 6 11. Work with other state and federal agencies and 3 7 organizations to develop small business opportunities and 3 8 promote economic development for Asian and Pacific Islander 3 9 persons. 3 10 12. Supervise development of an Asian and Pacific Islander 3 11 trade primer, outlining Asian and Pacific Islander customs, 3 12 cultural traditions, and business practices, including 3 13 language usage for use by Iowa's export community. 3 14 13. Cooperate with other state and federal agencies and 3 15 organizations to develop improved state trade relations with 3 16 Asian and Pacific Islander countries. 3 17 Sec. 7. NEW SECTION. 216A.156 REVIEW OF GRANT 3 18 APPLICATIONS AND BUDGET REQUESTS. 3 19 Before the submission of an application, state departments 3 20 and agencies shall consult with the commission concerning 3 21 applications for federal funding that will have its primary 3 22 effect on Asian and Pacific Islander persons in Iowa. The 3 23 commission shall advise the governor and the director of 3 24 revenue and finance concerning any state agency request that 3 25 will have its primary effect on Asian and Pacific Islander 3 26 persons in Iowa. 3 27 Sec. 8. NEW SECTION. 216A.157 ADDITIONAL AUTHORITY. 3 28 The commission may: 3 29 1. Enter into contracts, within the limit of funds made 3 30 available to it, with individuals, organizations, and 3 31 institutions for services. 3 32 2. Solicit and accept grants of moneys or property from 3 33 the federal government or any other source, and may upon its 3 34 own order use this money, property, or other resources to 3 35 accomplish the duties of the commission. 4 1 Sec. 9. NEW SECTION. 216A.158 EMPLOYEES AND 4 2 RESPONSIBILITY. 4 3 The commission shall employ necessary employees. Pursuant 4 4 to section 216A.2, the commission shall have responsibility 4 5 for budgetary and personnel decisions for the commission and 4 6 division. The administrator shall administer programs and 4 7 policies as determined by the commission. 4 8 Sec. 10. NEW SECTION. 216A.159 STATE AGENCY ASSISTANCE. 4 9 On the request of the commission, state departments and 4 10 agencies shall supply the commission with advisory staff 4 11 services on matters relating to the jurisdiction of the 4 12 commission. The commission shall cooperate and coordinate its 4 13 activities with other state agencies to the highest possible 4 14 degree. 4 15 Sec. 11. NEW SECTION. 216A.160 ANNUAL REPORT. 4 16 Not later than February 1 of each year the commission shall 4 17 file a report with the governor and the general assembly of 4 18 its proceedings for the previous calendar year, and may submit 4 19 with the report such recommendations pertaining to its affairs 4 20 as the commission deems desirous, including recommendations 4 21 for legislative consideration and other action it deems 4 22 necessary. 4 23 Sec. 12. Section 216A.1, Code 1999, is amended by adding 4 24 the following new subsection: 4 25 NEW SUBSECTION. 8. Division on the status of Iowans of 4 26 Asian and Pacific Islander heritage. 4 27 EXPLANATION 4 28 This bill establishes a division on the status of Iowans of 4 29 Asian and Pacific Islander heritage within the department of 4 30 human rights. The commission on the status of Iowans of Asian 4 31 and Pacific Islander heritage is also created. The commission 4 32 consists of nine members, appointed by the governor. Duties 4 33 of the commission are specified. 4 34 LSB 2063XS 78 4 35 ec/gg/8.1
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