Act No. 94

Public Acts of 2004

Approved by the Governor

May7,2004

Filed with the Secretary of State

May7,2004

EFFECTIVE DATE: May7,2004

STATE OF MICHIGAN

92ND LEGISLATURE

REGULAR SESSION OF 2004

Introduced by Senators Garcia, Cropsey, Kuipers, Goschka, Bishop, Schauer and Leland

ENROLLED SENATE BILL No. 109

AN ACT to amend 1975 PA 164, entitled "An act to create a commission on Spanish-speaking affairs, an office of Spanish-speaking affairs, and an interagency council on Spanish-speaking affairs; to prescribe their powers and duties; to provide for appropriations; and to abolish the advisory council for the Spanish-speaking," by amending sections 2 and4 (MCL 18.302 and 18.304).

The People of the State of Michigan enact:

Sec. 2. (1) A commission on Spanish-speaking affairs is established within the department of labor and economic growth. The commission shall consist of 15 members appointed by the governor by and with the advice and consent of the senate. The commission shall elect a chairperson, vice-chairperson, and other officers from its members as it deems advisable.

(2) Members of the commission shall be Spanish-speaking and of Spanish-speaking origin. Members shall be appointed from urban, suburban, and rural geographical areas representative of the Spanish-speaking people throughout this state.

(3) The term of each member shall be 3 years. Of the members first appointed, 5 shall serve for 3-year terms, 5 shall serve for 2-year terms, and 5 shall serve for a 1-year term. A vacancy shall be filled by the governor in the same manner as the original appointment for the balance of the unexpired term.

(4) The commission shall meet not less than 12 times during each calendar year. Each member of the commission shall receive per diem compensation as appropriated in the annual budget. Per diem compensation shall be paid only for a full day's commission work at which a quorum is present. A member shall receive reimbursement for actual and necessary traveling expenses incurred in the performance of official business. Reimbursement shall be made in the manner provided by law for state employees.

(5) A majority of the members of the commission constitutes a quorum. A majority of the members of the commission is required for final action by the commission. A vacancy in the commission shall not impair the right of the remaining members to exercise the powers of the commission.

Sec. 4. (1) The office of Spanish-speaking affairs is established within the department of labor and economic growth.

(2) The commission shall select the director of the office with the concurrence of the director of the department of labor and economic growth in accordance with state civil service procedures.

This act is ordered to take immediate effect.

Secretary of the Senate

Clerk of the House of Representatives

Approved

Governor