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29 DE Code § 3702. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 29 - State Government|Chapter 37. Delaware Commission on Indian Heritage and Culture|§ 3702. Membership; qualifications; terms.

§ 3702. Membership; qualifications; terms. (a) The Commission shall consist of 9 members who are appointed as follows:  (1) Two members, appointed by the Speaker of the House of Representatives. (2) Two members, appointed by the President Pro Tempore of the Senate. (3) One member, appointed by the Delaware Asian American Business Association. (4) One member, appointed by the Delaware Association of Physicians of Indian Origin. (5) One member, appointed by Gujarati Samaj of Delaware. (6) One member, appointed by the Indo-American Association of Delaware. (7) One member, appointed by the India U.S. Society of Delaware. (b) A member of the Commission must be a citizen of the United States descended from Indian ancestry and must hold a professional license in this State, own a business in this State, or reside in this State. (c) The members of the Commission serve at the pleasure of the appointing authority. 80 Del. Laws, c. 407, §  1;
29 DE Code § 3703. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 29 - State Government|Chapter 37. Delaware Commission on Indian Heritage and Culture|§ 3703. Organization; quorum.

§ 3703. Organization; quorum. (a) The Commission shall elect a Chair at its first meeting in a calendar year and the Chair shall serve until a replacement is elected. If the Chair becomes vacant, the Commission shall elect a new Chair at its next meeting. (b) The Chair of the Commission has all of the following duties:  (1) Setting a date, time, and place for the meetings of the Commission. (2) Supervising the preparation and distribution of meeting notices, agendas, minutes, and other documents prepared by or on behalf of the Commission. (c) If the Chair becomes vacant, the Secretary of State, or the Secretary's designee, shall fulfill the duties of the Chair contained in subsection (b) of this section until a replacement is elected by the Commission. (d) A majority of the membership of the Commission constitutes a quorum to conduct official business. 80 Del. Laws, c. 407, §  1;
29 DE Code § 3704. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 29 - State Government|Chapter 37. Delaware Commission on Indian Heritage and Culture|§ 3704. Authority.

§ 3704. Authority. The Commission shall fall under the authority of the Secretary of State and shall have such powers, duties, and functions described in § 3701 of this title and such other duties and functions as may be referred to it by the Governor, the Secretary of State, or the General Assembly. 80 Del. Laws, c. 407, §  1;
29 DE Code § 3705. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 29 - State Government|Chapter 37. Delaware Commission on Indian Heritage and Culture|§ 3705. Compensation.

§ 3705. Compensation. The members of the Commission shall serve without compensation. 80 Del. Laws, c. 407, §  1;
29 DE Code § 3801. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 29 - State Government|Chapter 38. Delaware African and Caribbean Affairs Commission|§ 3801. The Delaware African and Caribbean Affairs Commission; creation and purpose.

§ 3801. The Delaware African and Caribbean Affairs Commission; creation and purpose. The Delaware African and Caribbean Affairs Commission is created for the following purpose and functions:  (1) Provide the Governor, members of the General Assembly, and policy makers with recommendations required to promote the welfare and interests of all people of African descent who reside in the State. (2) To work with various governmental agencies, business communities, and nonprofit organizations to meet the needs of people of African and Caribbean descent, including seeking funding from foundations and other sources to promote workforce and economic development of the community. (3) To provide a platform for the promotion of cultural and historical heritage of any people of African descent. (4) To facilitate the socioeconomic relationship between the African and Caribbean countries, citizens, and residents, and this State.81 Del. Laws, c. 21, §  1;
29 DE Code § 3802. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 29 - State Government|Chapter 38. Delaware African and Caribbean Affairs Commission|§ 3802. Membership; qualifications; terms.

§ 3802. Membership; qualifications; terms. (a) The Commission shall consist of 7 members who are appointed as follows:  (1) Two members, appointed by the Speaker of the House of Representatives. (2) Two members, appointed by the President Pro Tempore of the Senate. (3) Two members, appointed by the Governor. (4) One member, appointed by the President of the Delaware Africa Caribbean Coalition, from Delaware Africa Caribbean Coalition (DACC) members. (b) The members of the Commission serve 3-year terms. 81 Del. Laws, c. 21, §  1;
29 DE Code § 3803. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 29 - State Government|Chapter 38. Delaware African and Caribbean Affairs Commission|§ 3803. Organization; quorum.

§ 3803. Organization; quorum. (a) The Commission shall elect a Chairperson at its first meeting in a calendar year and the Chair shall serve until a replacement is elected. If the Chair becomes vacant, the Commission shall elect a new Chairperson at its next meeting. (b) The Chair of the Commission has all of the following duties:  (1) Setting a date, time, and place for the meetings of the Commission. (2) Supervising the preparation and distribution of meeting notices, agendas, minutes, and other documents prepared by or on behalf of the Commission. (c) If the Chair becomes vacant, the Secretary of State, or the Secretary's designee, shall fulfill the duties of the Chair until a replacement is elected by the Commission. (d) A majority of the membership of the Commission constitutes a quorum to conduct official business. 81 Del. Laws, c. 21, §  1;
29 DE Code § 3804. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 29 - State Government|Chapter 38. Delaware African and Caribbean Affairs Commission|§ 3804. Authority.

§ 3804. Authority. The Commission shall fall under the authority of the Secretary of State and shall have such powers, duties, and functions described in § 3801 of this title and such other duties and functions as may be referred to it by the Governor, the Secretary of State, or the General Assembly. 81 Del. Laws, c. 21, §  1;
29 DE Code § 3805. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 29 - State Government|Chapter 38. Delaware African and Caribbean Affairs Commission|§ 3805. Subcommittees; creation and purpose.

§ 3805. Subcommittees; creation and purpose. (a) The Commission may establish subcommittees to engage with other organizations in the State that share a similar mission to exchange ideas and information and provide those organizations the opportunity to serve the Commission. (b) Any member of the Commission can make nominations of prospective subcommittee members and the Commission shall consider the nominations and make appointments to any subcommittee by majority vote of the Commission. 81 Del. Laws, c. 21, §  1;
29 DE Code § 3806. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 29 - State Government|Chapter 38. Delaware African and Caribbean Affairs Commission|§ 3806. Compensation.

§ 3806. Compensation. All members of the Commission and any subcommittees established under the Commission shall serve without compensation. 81 Del. Laws, c. 21, §  1;
29 DE Code § 3901. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 29 - State Government|Chapter 39. Delaware Commission on Interstate Cooperation|§ 3901. Committees of the Senate, the House and the Governor.

§ 3901. Committees of the Senate, the House and the Governor. (a) There shall be a standing committee of the Senate of the General Assembly to be known as the Senate Committee on Interstate Cooperation and to consist of 3 Senators. The members and the chairperson of this Committee shall be designated by the President Pro Tempore of the Senate. (b) There shall be a similar standing committee of the House of Representatives of the General Assembly to be known as the House Committee on Interstate Cooperation and to consist of 3 members of the House of Representatives. The members and the chairperson of this committee shall be appointed by the Speaker of the House of Representatives. (c) There shall be a committee of administrative officials and private citizens of Delaware to be known as the Governor's Committee on Interstate Cooperation and to consist of 3 members. The Governor shall appoint 1 of the 3 members of this Committee as its Chairperson. In addition to the regular members, the Governor shall be ex officio an honorary nonvoting member of this Committee. 42 Del. Laws, c. 202, §§  1-3;  29 Del. C. 1953, §  3901;  70 Del. Laws, c. 186, §  1;
29 DE Code § 3902. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 29 - State Government|Chapter 39. Delaware Commission on Interstate Cooperation|§ 3902. Function and term of legislative committees.

§ 3902. Function and term of legislative committees. The Committee of the Senate and the Committee of the House of Representatives shall function during the regular sessions of the General Assembly and also during the interim periods between such sessions. Their members shall serve until their successors are designated. The Senate and House Committees shall respectively constitute for this State the Senate Council and the House Council of the American Legislators' Association. The term of each administrative member of this Commission shall extend until the 1st day of February of each year of the regular biennial session of the General Assembly and until such member's successor is appointed. 42 Del. Laws, c. 202, §  5;  29 Del. C. 1953, §  3902;  70 Del. Laws, c. 186, §  1;
29 DE Code § 3903. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 29 - State Government|Chapter 39. Delaware Commission on Interstate Cooperation|§ 3903. Composition of Commission.

§ 3903. Composition of Commission. There shall be a Delaware Commission on Interstate Cooperation. This Commission shall be composed of 9 regular members, namely:  (1) The 3 members of the Senate Committee on Interstate Cooperation; (2) The 3 members of the House Committee on Interstate Cooperation; and (3) The 3 members of the Governor's Committee on Interstate Cooperation.42 Del. Laws, c. 202, §  4;  29 Del. C. 1953, §  3903;
29 DE Code § 3904. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 29 - State Government|Chapter 39. Delaware Commission on Interstate Cooperation|§ 3904. Functions of the Commission.

§ 3904. Functions of the Commission. It shall be the function of the Commission to:  (1) Carry forward the participation of this State as a member of the Council of State Governments; (2) Encourage and assist the legislative, executive, administrative and judicial officials and employees of this State to develop and maintain friendly contact by correspondence, by conference and otherwise with officials and employees of the other states, of the federal government and of local units of government; (3) Endeavor to advance cooperation between this State and other units of government whenever it seems advisable to do so by formulating proposals for and by facilitating:  a. The adoption of compacts; b. The enactment of uniform or reciprocal statutes; c. The adoption of uniform or reciprocal administrative rules and regulations; d. The informal cooperation of governmental offices with one another; e. The personal cooperation of governmental officials and employees with one another individually; f. The interchange and clearance of research and information; and g. Any other suitable process; (4) Do all such acts as will, in the opinion of this Commission, enable this State to do its part, or more than its part, in forming a more perfect union among the various governments in the United States and in developing the Council of State Governments for that purpose.42 Del. Laws, c. 202, §  6;  29 Del. C. 1953, §  3904;
29 DE Code § 3905. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 29 - State Government|Chapter 39. Delaware Commission on Interstate Cooperation|§ 3905. Powers of the Commission.

§ 3905. Powers of the Commission. The Commission shall establish such delegations and committees as it deems advisable in order that they may confer and formulate proposals concerning effective means to secure intergovernmental harmony and may perform other functions for the Commission in obedience to its decisions. Subject to the approval of the Commission, the member or members of each such delegation or committee shall be appointed by the Chairperson of the Commission. The Commission may provide such other rules as it considers appropriate concerning the membership and the functioning of any such delegation or committee. The Commission may provide for advisory boards for itself and for its various delegations and committees. 42 Del. Laws, c. 202, §  7;  29 Del. C. 1953, §  3905;  70 Del. Laws, c. 186, §  1;
29 DE Code § 3906. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 29 - State Government|Chapter 39. Delaware Commission on Interstate Cooperation|§ 3906. Reports of Commission to the Governor.

§ 3906. Reports of Commission to the Governor. The Commission shall report to the Governor and to the General Assembly within 15 days after the convening of each regular legislative session and at such other times as it deems appropriate. 42 Del. Laws, c. 202, §  8;  29 Del. C. 1953, §  3906;
29 DE Code § 3907. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 29 - State Government|Chapter 39. Delaware Commission on Interstate Cooperation|§ 3907. Compensation of members; expenses; use of contributions.

§ 3907. Compensation of members; expenses; use of contributions. (a) The members of the Commission and the members of all delegations and committees which it establishes shall serve without compensation for such service but shall be paid their necessary expenses in carrying out their obligations under this chapter. (b) The Commission may:  (1) Appoint 1 of its members its Secretary; (2) Employ a stenographer; (3) Incur such other expenses as may be necessary for the proper performance of its duties; and (4) By contributions to the Council of State Governments, participate with other states in maintaining the Council's district and central secretariats and its other governmental services.42 Del. Laws, c. 202, §  8;  29 Del. C. 1953, §  3907;
29 DE Code § 3908. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 29 - State Government|Chapter 39. Delaware Commission on Interstate Cooperation|§ 3908. Informal titles of Committees and Commission.

§ 3908. Informal titles of Committees and Commission. The Committees and the Commission established by this chapter shall be informally known, respectively, as the Senate Cooperation Committee, the House Cooperation Committee, the Governor's Cooperation Committee and the Delaware Cooperation Commission. 42 Del. Laws, c. 202, §  9;  29 Del. C. 1953, §  3908;
29 DE Code § 4001. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 29 - State Government|Chapter 40. Delaware Commission on Irish Heritage and Culture|§ 4001. Delaware Commission on Irish Heritage and Culture; creation and purpose.

§ 4001. Delaware Commission on Irish Heritage and Culture; creation and purpose. The Delaware Commission on Irish Heritage and Culture (“Commission”) is created to establish, maintain, and develop cultural ties between the Irish people and Irish-Americans; foster a special interest in the historical and cultural backgrounds of both groups, as well as in the economic, political, social, and artistic life of the countries involved; and help study, establish, or promote programs or events that will provide appropriate awareness of the culture, history, heritage, and language of the Irish people and Irish-Americans. 81 Del. Laws, c. 255, § 1;
29 DE Code § 4002. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 29 - State Government|Chapter 40. Delaware Commission on Irish Heritage and Culture|§ 4002. Membership; qualifications; terms.

§ 4002. Membership; qualifications; terms. (a) The Commission shall consist of members who are appointed as follows:  (1) Two members, appointed by the Speaker of the House of Representatives. (2) Two members, appointed by the President Pro Tempore of the Senate. (3) One member, appointed by the Irish American Chamber of Commerce and Trade Council of Delaware. (4) One member, appointed by the New Castle County Irish Society. (5) One member, appointed by the St. Patrick's Day Society. (6) Two members, appointed by the Irish Culture Club of Delaware, 1 of whom shall be from Kent County and 1 of whom shall be from Sussex County. (7) One member, appointed by Governor. (8) One member, appointed by the Lieutenant Governor.  (b) A member of the Commission may be a citizen of the United States or a person holding dual citizenship between the United States and the Nation of Ireland, the United Kingdom or any nation not hostile to the United States or the Nation of Ireland.  (c) The members of the Commission serve at the pleasure of the appointing authority. 81 Del. Laws, c. 255, § 1;
29 DE Code § 4003. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 29 - State Government|Chapter 40. Delaware Commission on Irish Heritage and Culture|§ 4003. Organization; quorum.

§ 4003. Organization; quorum. (a) The Commission shall elect a Chair at its first meeting, to serve a 2-year term and the Chair shall serve until a replacement is elected. If the Chair becomes vacant, the Commission shall elect a new Chair at its next meeting. (b) The Chair of the Commission has all of the following duties:  (1) Setting a date, time, and place for the meetings of the Commission. (2) Supervising the preparation and distribution of meeting notices, agendas, minutes, and other documents prepared by or on behalf of the Commission. (c) If the Chair becomes vacant, the Secretary of State, or the Secretary's designee, shall fulfill the duties of the Chair contained in subsection (b) of this section until a replacement is elected by the Commission. (d) A majority of the membership of the Commission constitutes a quorum to conduct official business. 81 Del. Laws, c. 255, § 1;
29 DE Code § 4004. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 29 - State Government|Chapter 40. Delaware Commission on Irish Heritage and Culture|§ 4004. Authority.

§ 4004. Authority. The Commission shall fall under the authority of the Secretary of State and shall have such powers, duties, and functions described in § 4001 of this title and such other duties and functions as may be referred to it by the Governor, the Secretary of State, or the General Assembly. 81 Del. Laws, c. 255, § 1;
29 DE Code § 4005. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 29 - State Government|Chapter 40. Delaware Commission on Irish Heritage and Culture|§ 4005. Compensation.

§ 4005. Compensation. The members of the Commission shall serve without compensation. 81 Del. Laws, c. 255, § 1;
29 DE Code § 4401. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 29 - State Government|Chapter 44. Honorary Offices|§ 4401. Poet Laureate.

§ 4401. Poet Laureate. The Governor may appoint a Poet Laureate for Delaware to serve at the pleasure of the Governor. The Poet Laureate shall perform such duties as may be requested by the Governor or the Secretary of State or their designees. 29 Del. C. 1953, §  4401;  54 Del. Laws, c. 267;  57 Del. Laws, c. 608, §  6;  70 Del. Laws, c. 186, §  1;  72 Del. Laws, c. 352, §  1;
29 DE Code § 4601. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 29 - State Government|Chapter 46. Office of Defense Services|§ 4601. Office of Defense Services.

§ 4601. Office of Defense Services. There is created the Office of Defense Services, comprised of 3 branches: Central Administration, the Public Defender's Office and the Office of Conflicts Counsel. 29 Del. C. 1953, §  4601;  54 Del. Laws, c. 227, §  1;  80 Del. Laws, c. 26, §  1;
29 DE Code § 4602. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 29 - State Government|Chapter 46. Office of Defense Services|§ 4602. Appointment; representation of defendants.

§ 4602. Appointment; representation of defendants. (a) The Office of Defense Services shall be headed by the Chief Defender. The Chief Defender shall be a qualified attorney licensed to practice in this State selected by the Governor. The Office of Defense Services shall represent, without charge, each indigent person who is under arrest or charged with a crime, if:  (1) The defendant requests it; or (2) The court, on its own motion or otherwise, so orders and the defendant does not affirmatively reject of record the opportunity to be so represented. (b) Before arraignment the determination of indigency may be made by the Office of Defense Services. At or after arraignment the determination shall be made by the court. (c) Any person under the age of 18 arrested or charged with a crime or act of delinquency shall be automatically eligible for representation by the Office of Defense Services. 29 Del. C. 1953, §  4602;  54 Del. Laws, c. 227, §  1;  70 Del. Laws, c. 186, §  1;  80 Del. Laws, c. 26, §  1;  80 Del. Laws, c. 278, §  1;
29 DE Code § 4603. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 29 - State Government|Chapter 46. Office of Defense Services|§ 4603. Term of office; compensation; assistants.

§ 4603. Term of office; compensation; assistants. (a) For appointments made after July 1, 2015, the Chief Defender shall serve for a term of 8 years from the date of appointment. (b) The Chief Defender may appoint as many assistant attorneys, clerks, investigators, stenographers and other employees as the Chief Defender considers necessary to enable the Office of Defense Services to carry out the responsibilities of the office. Assistant Public Defenders and attorneys contracting with the Office of Conflicts Counsel must be licensed to practice in this State. (c) The compensation of persons appointed under subsection (b) of this section shall be fixed by the Chief Defender. (d) Salaried attorneys employed by the Office of Defense Services are prohibited from engaging in the practice of law outside the duties of the Office of Defense Services. Salaried attorneys who have already established private practices as of January 1, 2015, are exempt from the prohibition until May 28, 2025. After May 28, 2025, all salaried attorneys employed by the Office of Defense Services are prohibited from engaging in private law practice. 29 Del. C. 1953, §  4603;  54 Del. Laws, c. 227, §  1;  70 Del. Laws, c. 186, §  1;  72 Del. Laws, c. 94, §  110;  80 Del. Laws, c. 26, §  1;
29 DE Code § 4604. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 29 - State Government|Chapter 46. Office of Defense Services|§ 4604. Representation of indigent persons.

§ 4604. Representation of indigent persons. When representing an indigent person, the Office of Defense Services shall:  (1) Counsel and defend the indigent person, whether held in custody without commitment or charged with a criminal offense, at every stage of the proceedings following arrest; and (2) Prosecute any appeals or other remedies before or after conviction that the Chief Defender considers to be in the interest of justice.29 Del. C. 1953, §  4604;  54 Del. Laws, c. 227, §  1;  70 Del. Laws, c. 186, §  1;  80 Del. Laws, c. 26, §  1;
29 DE Code § 4605. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 29 - State Government|Chapter 46. Office of Defense Services|§ 4605. Appointment of additional counsel.

§ 4605. Appointment of additional counsel. For cause, the court may, on its own motion or upon the application of the Office of Defense Services or the indigent person, appoint the Office of Conflicts Counsel, or other qualified counsel, to represent the indigent person at any stage of the proceedings or on appeal. The attorneys contracting with the Office of Conflicts Counsel shall be awarded reasonable compensation and reimbursement for expenses necessarily incurred, to be fixed by the Chief Defender and paid through the Office of Conflicts Counsel. 29 Del. C. 1953, §  4605;  54 Del. Laws, c. 227, §  1;  64 Del. Laws, c. 90, §  67A;  64 Del. Laws, c. 130, §  9(a);  64 Del. Laws, c. 212, §  1;  70 Del. Laws, c. 186, §  1;  80 Del. Laws, c. 26, §  1;
29 DE Code § 4606. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 29 - State Government|Chapter 46. Office of Defense Services|§ 4606. Annual reports.

§ 4606. Annual reports. The Office of Defense Services shall make an annual report to the Governor and the General Assembly covering all cases handled by the Office of Defense Services during the preceding year. 29 Del. C. 1953, §  4606;  54 Del. Laws, c. 227, §  1;  70 Del. Laws, c. 186, §  1;  80 Del. Laws, c. 26, §  1;