67-7201. COMMISSION CREATED — APPOINTMENT OF MEMBERS. There is hereby created the Idaho Commission on Hispanic Affairs, hereafter referred to as the commission. The commission shall consist of nine (9) members, two (2) to be appointed by the president pro tempore of the senate from the members of the senate; two (2) to be appointed […]
67-7202. ORGANIZATION OF COMMISSION. The commission shall meet not more than four (4) times a year. The commission shall elect a chairperson and a vice chairperson and other officers from its members as it deems advisable. Five (5) members constitute a quorum. Commission members shall be compensated as provided in section 59-509(b), Idaho Code. Emergency […]
67-7203. RESOURCES AND STAFFING. The commission shall secure resources from public and private sources and shall have the authority to hire staff when resources are available to support personnel. The commission shall utilize talent, expertise, and resources within the state, and especially that of the university system, to whatever extent practical. History: [67-7203, added 1987, […]
67-7204. STATE DEPARTMENTS, AGENCIES AND POLITICAL SUBDIVISIONS TO COOPERATE. The commission may procure information and assistance from the state or any political subdivision thereof, or any state department or agency. All agencies, officers, and political subdivisions of the state shall give the commission all relevant information and assistance on any matters of research within their […]
67-7205. POWERS AND DUTIES OF THE COMMISSION. The commission shall have the following powers and duties: (1) To gather and disseminate information and conduct hearings, conferences, investigations, and special studies on problems and programs concerning Hispanic people; (2) To stimulate public awareness of the problems of Hispanic people by conducting a program of public education; […]