Section 36-13-50 Established. There is established the Governor’s Office of Minority Affairs, to advise the Governor on issues affecting minorities, including women, focusing on the improvement of the overall quality of life of minorities, specifically in the areas of education, health, economics, political participation and empowerment, housing, employment, civil rights, criminal justice, and race relations. […]
Section 36-13-51 Director – Appointment. The office shall be managed by a Director of the Governor’s Office of Minority Affairs, who shall be appointed by and serve at the pleasure of the Governor. The position of director shall be a Governor’s cabinet position. (Act 2016-378, §2.)
Section 36-13-52 Director – Duties. (a) The director shall act as a liaison between minority communities and the Governor, with duties to do all of the following: (1) Conduct community outreach throughout the state to assess and address issues facing women and minorities. (2) Ensure that all women and minorities are better represented and receive […]
Section 36-13-53 Advisory Board on Minority Affairs. The Advisory Board on Minority Affairs is created to act as a resource for the director in an advisory capacity. The board shall be comprised of representatives from various racial and ethnic communities, female representation, state government officials, and experts in education and work force. The board shall […]
