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29 DE Code § 2903. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 29 - State Government|Chapter 29. Auditor of Accounts|§ 2903. Bond.

§ 2903. Bond. (a) The Auditor, before entering upon office, shall with sufficient sureties become bound to the State by a joint and several obligation, to be with the sureties approved by the Governor in the penal sum of $2,000 with condition “that if the above named ____________________ who has been (duly appointed or duly elected) to be ________________________ shall do well and diligently execute the office of ____________________ and duly and faithfully fulfill and perform all the trusts and duties to the office appertaining and truly and without delay deliver to the successor in office the seal and all the books, records and papers belonging to the office, safe and undefaced, then this obligation shall be void and of no effect or else shall remain in full force and virtue.” (b) The obligation shall be filed and recorded in the Recorder's office of Kent County. (c) If any person elected or appointed Auditor shall not, within 7 days next after the day of taking office, become bound as required under this section, the appointment or election shall be void, and another person shall be appointed. Code 1852, §§  457-459;  11 Del. Laws, c. 17;  24 Del. Laws, c. 90;  Code 1915, §  385;  32 Del. Laws, c. 25;  Code 1935, §  359;  29 Del. C. 1953, §  2903;  70 Del. Laws, c. 186, §  1;
29 DE Code § 2904. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 29 - State Government|Chapter 29. Auditor of Accounts|§ 2904. Deputy; appointment, compensation and powers.

§ 2904. Deputy; appointment, compensation and powers. The Auditor may appoint a Deputy at an annual salary of $11,000. The Deputy shall take the oath of office and shall act in the absence or disability of the Auditor when so designated by that official and may at all times countersign checks and drafts in the name of the Auditor if so authorized by the Auditor. The Deputy shall at all times be removable by the Auditor. Code 1915, §  538A;  30 Del. Laws, c. 47;  Code 1935, §§  373A, 422;  41 Del. Laws, c. 78;  45 Del. Laws, c. 75, §  1;  48 Del. Laws, c. 150, §  1;  29 Del. C. 1953, §  2904;  49 Del. Laws, c. 216;  54 Del. Laws, c. 57, §  5;  55 Del. Laws, c. 404, §  5;  70 Del. Laws, c. 186, §  1;
29 DE Code § 2907. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 29 - State Government|Chapter 29. Auditor of Accounts|§ 2907. Scope of audits.

§ 2907. Scope of audits. (a) The audits shall be sufficiently comprehensive to provide, but not limited to, assurance that reasonable efforts have been made to collect all moneys due the State, that all moneys collected or received by any employee or official have been deposited to the credit of the State and that all expenditures have been legal and proper and made only for the purposes contemplated in the funding acts or other pertinent regulations. (b) The audits shall be made in conformity with generally accepted auditing principles and practices. 29 Del. C. 1953, §  2907;  54 Del. Laws, c. 39, §  9;  57 Del. Laws, c. 45, §  2;
29 DE Code § 2908. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 29 - State Government|Chapter 29. Auditor of Accounts|§ 2908. Clerical and professional assistance.

§ 2908. Clerical and professional assistance. (a) Subject to appropriation limitations, the Auditor may:  (1) Employ such qualified office personnel and trained and experienced field personnel as are required to carry out such duties; and (2) Engage the services of public accountants to make audits of selected agencies. (b) If public accountants are hired, the individual or firm hired must be licensed to practice as a certified public accountant within the State. 29 Del. C. 1953, §  2908;  54 Del. Laws, c. 39, §  9;  70 Del. Laws, c. 186, §  1;
29 DE Code § 2909. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 29 - State Government|Chapter 29. Auditor of Accounts|§ 2909. Audit reports.

§ 2909. Audit reports. (a) The Auditor of Accounts shall file written reports covering the Auditor's postaudits with the state agency concerned, the Governor, the General Assembly, the Attorney General and the Director of the Office of Management and Budget; and, if the Auditor deems necessary, the Auditor may present special reports to the General Assembly for consideration and action. (b) The audit reports shall set forth:  (1) Whether all expenditures have been for the purpose authorized in the appropriations therefor; (2) Whether all receipts have been accounted for and paid into the State Treasury as required by law; (3) All illegal and unbusinesslike practices; (4) Recommendations for greater simplicity, accuracy, efficiency and economy; and (5) Such data, information and recommendations as the Auditor of Accounts may deem advisable and necessary.29 Del. C. 1953, §  2909;  54 Del. Laws, c. 39, §  9;  70 Del. Laws, c. 186, §  1;  75 Del. Laws, c. 88, §  21(13);
29 DE Code § 2910. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 29 - State Government|Chapter 29. Auditor of Accounts|§ 2910. Subpoena power.

§ 2910. Subpoena power. (a) In connection with other powers of the Auditor of Accounts, the Auditor shall have the power to administer oaths and compel the attendance of witnesses and the production of documents by the filing of a praecipe for a subpoena with the Prothonotary of any county of this State. (b) A subpoena issued under this section shall be effective throughout this State. (c) Service of such a subpoena shall be made by any sheriff of this State by serving the person to whom it is addressed personally or by leaving it at such person's usual place of abode with a person of suitable age and discretion residing therein. (d) Failure to obey a subpoena shall be punishable under the Rules of the Superior Court. 64 Del. Laws, c. 205, §  1;  70 Del. Laws, c. 186, §  1;
29 DE Code § 3101. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 29 - State Government|Chapter 31. Sustainable Delaware Commission|§ 3101. Creation and membership.

§ 3101. Creation and membership. (a) Recognizing that promoting global sustainability, which focuses on the long-term impacts of actions and policies on the environment, people, and communities, the General Assembly hereby establishes the Sustainable Delaware Commission. The Commission shall adopt a mission and goals to make the State sustainable in at least 2 respects: as an employer and entity, and in creating the infrastructure in Delaware to support voluntary sustainability among Delaware entities. The General Assembly further recognizes the role that sustainability initiatives can play in improving communities throughout Delaware in addition to serving as a tool for economic development. The Commission shall research opportunities for sustainable policies and practices that improve community services, including those that cross service areas (such as transportations, land use, education, health, labor force development, and environmental quality) and require coordination and collaboration across levels of government and across public, private and nonprofit institutions.  (b) The Commission shall consist of the following members or their designees:  (1) The Secretary of Transportation; (2) The Secretary of the Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control; (3) The Secretary of Human Resources; (4) The Director of the Office of Management and Budget; (5) The Secretary of State; (6) The Controller General; (7) Two members of the Senate, 1 from each caucus, appointed by the President Pro Tempore; (8) Two members of the House, 1 from each caucus, appointed by the Speaker of the House; (9) The President of the University of Delaware; (10) The President of Delaware State University; (11) The President of Delaware Technical and Community College; (12) The Mayor of the City of Wilmington; and (13) Six business and community leaders appointed by the Governor. (c) The Commission shall have a Chair and Vice Chair appointed by the Governor from among the members of the Commission. The Commission may appoint subcommittees and work groups to address areas of focus that include experts and stakeholders who may not be members of the Commission.  81 Del. Laws, c. 280, § 82;
29 DE Code § 3102. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 29 - State Government|Chapter 31. Sustainable Delaware Commission|§ 3102. Powers and duties.

§ 3102. Powers and duties. The powers and responsibilities of the Commission shall include:  (1) Research, study, advise and recommend to the Governor and/or General Assembly on matters it deems appropriate relating to both sustainability and community engagement. (2) Recommend programs and policies to attract and retain the creative labor force needed for Delaware's long-term development as a model of sustainable prosperity. (3) Recommend programs and policies to support sustainable practices in government at all levels, specifically those that enhance the use of data, analytics and technology to improve services. (4) Coordinate and advise all departments and agencies of the State on matters pertaining to sustainability and community engagement. (5) Provide government, business and community institutions with information and analysis on options for sustainable practices in all sectors. (6) Recommend changes in state law, regulations, policies and procedures that are desirable to achieve improvements in sustainable practices in all sectors. (7) Develop partnerships to further develop Delaware's leadership role in sustainability and community engagement, within the State, nationally and internationally. (8) Advise Delaware local governments on the use of data, analytics and technology to improve community services and provide analysis on options for sustainable development. (9) Evaluate the local impacts of state policies and practices on sustainability practices. (10) Carry out demonstration projects that may be scaled to benefit other Delaware localities. (11) Initiate, review and/or sponsor legislation pertaining to or impacting sustainability and community engagement in Delaware.  (12) Recommend changes in state regulations, policies, and procedures that are desirable to achieve community-based sustainability practices. (13) Seek funding and investment from all sectors to further its mission and goals. (14) Develop and administer a grant program to further its mission and goals. (15) Take all other actions the Commission deems in support of global sustainability and community efforts in Delaware.81 Del. Laws, c. 280, § 82;
29 DE Code § 3103. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 29 - State Government|Chapter 31. Sustainable Delaware Commission|§ 3103. The Sustainable Delaware Research Consortium.

§ 3103. The Sustainable Delaware Research Consortium. The Commission's programs shall be carried out by a Sustainable Delaware Research Consortium which shall be established at the University of Delaware's School of Public Policy and Administration. Funding shall support operations including research, policy analysis, and demonstration projects that promote the Commission's Sustainable Delaware initiatives. Grants for demonstration projects shall be allocated to eligible partnerships that will include a Delaware public higher education institution. 81 Del. Laws, c. 280, § 82;
29 DE Code § 3104. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 29 - State Government|Chapter 31. Sustainable Delaware Commission|§ 3104. Annual report.

§ 3104. Annual report. The Commission shall submit an annual report on its activities and recommendations to the Governor and the General Assembly.  81 Del. Laws, c. 280, § 82;
29 DE Code § 3201. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 29 - State Government|Chapter 32. Delaware Heritage Commission|§ 3201. Creation and membership; termination.

§ 3201. Creation and membership; termination. (a) The Delaware Heritage Commission is established and shall be composed of 17 members, 15 of whom shall be citizens of the State appointed by the Governor and 2 of whom shall be ex officio. Appointed members shall serve terms of up to 3 years, excepting the Chairperson, who shall serve at the pleasure of the Governor. Members shall be appointed for staggered terms, so that no more than 5 members' terms shall expire in any 1 calendar year. (b) Members of the Commission shall serve without compensation, except that they may be reimbursed for reasonable and necessary expenses incident to their duties as members of the Commission. (c) The Director of the Division of Historical and Cultural Affairs and the Director of the Delaware Public Archives shall serve as ex officio voting members of the Commission. (1) The Director of the Delaware Public Archives shall be a voting member by virtue of his or her administrative duties overseeing the Delaware Heritage Office, as set forth in § 3202(b) of this title, and the responsibilities of his or her office under regulations established by the National Historical Publications and Records Commission of the National Archives and Records Administration. (2) The Commission may appoint such other representatives of government agencies and nonprofit organizations as it may deem appropriate to appoint and they shall be ex officio, nonvoting members. The Commission may create subcommittees, which may consist of nonmembers, to facilitate its work. (d) Members of the Commission shall be eligible for reappointment. 29 Del. C. 1953, §  9901;  58 Del. Laws, c. 179;  61 Del. Laws, c. 319, §§  1, 2;  65 Del. Laws, c. 25, §  1;  67 Del. Laws, c. 323, §  1;  70 Del. Laws, c. 186, §  1;  71 Del. Laws, c. 364, §§  1, 2;  73 Del. Laws, c. 65, §  31;  76 Del. Laws, c. 318, §  1;  78 Del. Laws, c. 328, §  2;  79 Del. Laws, c. 222, §  1;
29 DE Code § 3202. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 29 - State Government|Chapter 32. Delaware Heritage Commission|§ 3202. Delaware Heritage Office; personnel thereof.

§ 3202. Delaware Heritage Office; personnel thereof. (a) There is hereby established the Delaware Heritage Office of the Delaware Public Archives. (b) The Delaware Heritage Office may employ such personnel as the Secretary of State, in consultation with the Director of the Public Archives and the Commission, shall determine to be necessary to perform the work of the said Office. Such personnel shall be State Merit System employees and shall be hired through the Merit System employment process. The Office shall be under the administrative authority of the Director of the Public Archives and shall assist the Commission in carrying out its duties and functions as set forth in § 3203 of this title. 29 Del. C. 1953, §  9902;  58 Del. Laws, c. 179;  61 Del. Laws, c. 319, §§  1, 2;  70 Del. Laws, c. 186, §  1;  76 Del. Laws, c. 318, §  2;  78 Del. Laws, c. 328, §  3;
29 DE Code § 3204. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 29 - State Government|Chapter 32. Delaware Heritage Commission|§ 3204. Cooperation.

§ 3204. Cooperation. (a) In fulfilling its responsibilities, the Commission shall consult, cooperate with and seek advice from appropriate state departments and agencies, local public bodies, learned societies and historical, patriotic, philanthropic, civic, professional and related organizations. Heads of state departments and agencies shall cooperate with the Commission in planning, encouraging, developing and coordinating appropriate commemorative activities. (b) The Commission may identify sites within the State that are appropriate for preservation or restoration in order to assure that fitting observances and exhibits may be held. (c) The officials of each state-supported school, college or university shall cooperate with the Commission, especially in the encouragement and coordination of scholarly works and presentations on the history, culture and political thought of this Nation and State. 29 Del. C. 1953, §  9904;  58 Del. Laws, c. 179;  61 Del. Laws, c. 319, §§  1, 2;  78 Del. Laws, c. 328, §  5;
29 DE Code § 3205. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 29 - State Government|Chapter 32. Delaware Heritage Commission|§ 3205. Donations; preservation of acquisitions; expenditures.

§ 3205. Donations; preservation of acquisitions; expenditures. (a) The Commission may accept donations of money, property or personal services. (b) Property, including money, acquired by the Commission or by its nonprofit corporation as provided for under the provisions of § 3203 of this title shall be deposited with the Secretary of State, for the sole and exclusive use of the Commission, for preservation and financial management. (c) [Repealed.]  29 Del. C. 1953, §  9905;  58 Del. Laws, c. 179;  61 Del. Laws, c. 319, §§  1, 2;  70 Del. Laws, c. 186, §  1;  76 Del. Laws, c. 318, §  4;  78 Del. Laws, c. 328, §  6;
29 DE Code § 3301. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 29 - State Government|Chapter 33. Delaware Compensation Commission|§ 3301. Established; composition; qualifications; terms of office.

§ 3301. Established; composition; qualifications; terms of office. There is established a commission known as the “Delaware Compensation Commission,” hereinafter referred to as the “Commission,” consisting of 6 members, 2 of whom shall be appointed by the Governor, 1 by the President Pro Tempore of the Senate and 1 by the Speaker of the House of Representatives. The fifth member shall be the President of the Delaware Round Table. The Secretary of the Department of Human Resources of the State shall serve as an ex officio and nonvoting member of the Commission. The appointees shall be persons not holding any public office nor employed substantially full-time with compensation by this State while serving on this Commission. Those appointed shall serve for a 6-year term. Any member is eligible for reappointment. 64 Del. Laws, c. 449, §  1;  75 Del. Laws, c. 88, §  20(6);  81 Del. Laws, c. 66, §  22;
29 DE Code § 3302. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 29 - State Government|Chapter 33. Delaware Compensation Commission|§ 3302. Chairperson; expenses.

§ 3302. Chairperson; expenses. The Commission shall elect 1 of its members chairperson. Members of the Commission shall be reimbursed for actual and necessary expenses, including mileage, incurred while performing the duties imposed by this chapter. The costs and expenses of the Commission shall be paid out of funds appropriated to the Governor's office. 64 Del. Laws, c. 449, §  1;  70 Del. Laws, c. 186, §  1;
29 DE Code § 3303. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 29 - State Government|Chapter 33. Delaware Compensation Commission|§ 3303. Remuneration study; report.

§ 3303. Remuneration study; report. (a) The Commission shall make a study of the salaries, emoluments, mileage, per diem, travel and other expense allowances and reimbursements (hereinafter collectively referred to as “remuneration”) of the members of the General Assembly, the Governor, members of the Governor's cabinet, the Lieutenant Governor, the State Auditor, the State Treasurer, the Attorney General, the Insurance Commissioner, the Justices of the Supreme Court, the Chancellor and Vice-Chancellors of the Court of Chancery and all judges and court commissioners of the Superior Court, the Court of Common Pleas and the Family Court, the Chief Magistrate, the justices of the peace and the Chief Defender. (b) On January 1, 1985, the Commission shall submit to the Governor, the Chief Justice, the President Pro Tempore of the Senate and the Speaker of the House of Representatives its first report establishing such remuneration. Thereafter, the Commission shall cause a report to be prepared every 4 years and submitted on the first day of the session of the General Assembly. The rate of remuneration established in the report for offices which salaries are more than $25,000, except for the Governor shall not exceed 120% of the remuneration received in the fiscal year in which the report is submitted. All departments and divisions of the State shall cooperate in furnishing to the Commission such information as the Commission may deem to be necessary to discharge its duties. With each report, the Commission shall include its recommendations to the Governor and General Assembly concerning pension benefits for members of the General Assembly, subject to the approval of the Board of Pension Trustees that such recommendations are based on reasonable actuarial assumptions and that such recommendations shall not require any additional state appropriation. 64 Del. Laws, c. 449, §  1;  66 Del. Laws, c. 185, §  17;  67 Del. Laws, c. 281, §  10(c)(iii);  72 Del. Laws, c. 395, §§  40, 44;  76 Del. Laws, c. 213, §  43;  80 Del. Laws, c. 26, §  1;
29 DE Code § 3304. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 29 - State Government|Chapter 33. Delaware Compensation Commission|§ 3304. Effect of Commission report.

§ 3304. Effect of Commission report. The remuneration for all offices specified in § 3303 of this title established by the report shall take effect and have the force and effect of law as of July 1 following submission, unless the General Assembly shall by joint resolution reject the report in its entirety within 30 days following the commencement of its session. 64 Del. Laws, c. 449, §  1;  66 Del. Laws, c. 303, §  33;  68 Del. Laws, c. 290, §  10(e);  76 Del. Laws, c. 280, §  35;
29 DE Code § 3501. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 29 - State Government|Chapter 35. Delaware Commission on Italian Heritage and Culture|§ 3501. Delaware Commission on Italian Heritage and Culture.

§ 3501. Delaware Commission on Italian Heritage and Culture. (a) There is hereby established a Delaware Commission on Italian Heritage and Culture hereinafter referred to as the Commission. The Commission shall consist of 9 members, all of whom shall be American citizens descended from Italian ancestry and residents of the State as follows:  (1) Three members appointed by the Speaker of the House of Representatives, 1 each for a term of 1, 2 and 3 years; (2) Three members appointed by the President Pro Tempore of the Senate, 1 each for a term of 1, 2 and 3 years; and (3) Three members appointed by the Governor, 1 each for a term of 1, 2 and 3 years, 1 of whom shall be designated as Chair. After the initial appointments, all terms shall be for 3 years. (b) Members of the Commission shall serve without compensation, except that they may be reimbursed for reasonable and necessary expenses incidental to their duties. (c) The Commission shall: establish, maintain and develop cultural ties between Italians and Italian-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 establish or promote Italian language programs in the schools of this State. (d) This Commission shall fall under the authority of the Secretary of State and shall have such powers, duties and functions as hereinabove set forth and as may subsequently be assigned by the Secretary, and such other matters as may be referred to it by the Governor, the Secretary of State or the General Assembly. (e) The Commission shall be given office space as established by the Secretary of State. (f) A vacancy prior to the expiration of the term of a member of the Commission shall be filled for the remainder of the term. 74 Del. Laws, c. 426, §  1;  78 Del. Laws, c. 43, §§  1, 2;
29 DE Code § 3701. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 29 - State Government|Chapter 37. Delaware Commission on Indian Heritage and Culture|§ 3701. Delaware Commission on Indian Heritage and Culture; creation and purpose.

§ 3701. Delaware Commission on Indian Heritage and Culture; creation and purpose. The Delaware Commission on Indian Heritage and Culture (“Commission”) is created to establish, maintain, and develop cultural ties between Indians and Indian-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 Indians and Indian-Americans. 80 Del. Laws, c. 407, §  1;