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Part 17: STATUS OF WOMEN HEADING: P&SL 1975, C. 147, PT. G, §1 (NEW)
Chapter 371-A: PERMANENT COMMISSION ON THE STATUS OF WOMEN
§7030. Membership
The commission consists of 17 members, including 7 appointed by the Governor, 5 appointed by the President of the Senate and 5 appointed by the Speaker of the House of Representatives. In making these appointments, the Governor, the President of the Senate and the Speaker of the House of Representatives shall consider and appoint residents of the State who have a knowledge of problems facing women in the State, who have experience in advocacy relating to women's issues and who provide leadership in programs or activities that improve opportunities for women. The members of the commission must be chosen from throughout the State, and the majority of members must be women. A member of the Legislature may not be appointed to the commission. The Governor shall appoint 7 members, each of whom represents one of the following interests: minorities, the elderly, low-income people, persons with disabilities, youth, working with victims of domestic violence and federally recognized tribes in the State. [2009, c. 191, §1 (NEW).]
SECTION HISTORY
2009, c. 191, §1 (NEW).
