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29 DE Code § 8718. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 29 - State Government|Chapter 87. Department of State|Subchapter I. General Provisions|§ 8718. State Bank Commissioner.

§ 8718. State Bank Commissioner. (a) The Office of State Bank Commissioner established by Chapter 1 of Title 5 is continued. (b) The Commissioner shall be appointed by the Governor for a term of 4 years and shall hold office until a successor shall be duly appointed. The Commissioner shall be a person qualified by training and experience to perform the duties of the office. (c) The Commissioner shall receive, in full compensation for the Commissioner's services, such salary as shall be fixed by the Governor within such limitations as may be prescribed by law. (d) The Governor, upon due notice and hearing, may remove the Commissioner from office for cause. (e) Upon the resignation, death, disability or removal of the Commissioner, the vacancy shall be filled by appointment of the Governor for the unexpired term. In the event of the death, resignation, disability or removal of the Commissioner, all the powers necessary to perform all the duties and functions of the Commissioner during such incapacity or until a successor is duly appointed and qualified shall be conferred upon the senior Deputy Commissioner appointed by the Commissioner pursuant to § 103 of Title 5. The senior Deputy Commissioner shall be the Deputy Commissioner who has served the longest as a Deputy Commissioner. (f) In addition to the powers, duties and functions heretofore vested in the State Bank Commissioner by law, the Commissioner shall have the power to perform and shall be responsible for the performance of all the powers, duties and functions heretofore vested in the Board of Bank Incorporation pursuant to Title 5. (g) [Repealed.] 29 Del. C. 1953, §  8809;  57 Del. Laws, c. 581, §  1;  63 Del. Laws, c. 195, §  1A;  66 Del. Laws, c. 203, §  1;  70 Del. Laws, c. 186, §  1;  73 Del. Laws, c. 24, §  19;
29 DE Code § 8719. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 29 - State Government|Chapter 87. Department of State|Subchapter I. General Provisions|§ 8719. Council on Banking.

§ 8719. Council on Banking. (a) The Council on Banking is established, and shall serve in an advisory capacity to the State Bank Commissioner and shall consider matters relating to the administration of the banking laws and the strengthening and improving of banking in this State and such other matters as may be referred to it by the Governor, the Secretary of the Department or the State Bank Commissioner. The Council may study, research, plan and advise the Commissioner, the Secretary and the Governor on matters it deems appropriate to enable the office of State Bank Commissioner to function in the best possible manner. (b) The Council on Banking, upon the effective date of this chapter, shall be composed of the members of the Bank Advisory Board whose terms, as of the effective date of this chapter, have not expired, with the exception of the State Banking Commissioner whose term as a member of the Bank Advisory Board shall end as of the effective date of this chapter. Each member of the Bank Advisory Board shall serve as a member of the Council for the period of the member's unexpired term unless the member vacates the position by resignation, death or incapacity. The Council shall be composed of 7 members. The Governor shall appoint new members. The terms of the newly appointed members shall be staggered. The first 2 appointees shall serve for a term of 1 year, the next 2 appointees shall serve for a term of 2 years and the next 3 appointees shall serve for a term of 3 years. Thereafter all new appointees shall serve for a term of 3 years. (c) At least 3, but no more than 4, of the newly appointed members of the Council shall be affiliated with 1 of the major political parties and at least 2, but no more than 3, of the newly appointed members shall be affiliated with the other major political party; provided, however, that there shall be no more than a bare majority representation of 1 major political party over the other major political party. Any person who declines to announce a political affiliation shall also be eligible for appointment as a member of the Council. (d) Members of the Council shall serve without compensation, except that they may be reimbursed for reasonable and necessary expenses incident to their duties as members of the Council. (e) A Chairperson of the Council shall be chosen by the members of the Council from among its members and shall serve in that capacity for a term of 1 year and shall be eligible for reelection. (f) Any appointment, pursuant to this section, to replace a member whose position becomes vacant prior to the expiration of the member's term shall be filled only for the remainder of that term. 29 Del. C. 1953, §  8810;  57 Del. Laws, c. 581, §  1;  63 Del. Laws, c. 195, §  1A;  70 Del. Laws, c. 186, §  1;
29 DE Code § 8720. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 29 - State Government|Chapter 87. Department of State|Subchapter I. General Provisions|§ 8720. Delaware Commission of Veterans' Affairs — Established; composition; powers.

§ 8720. Delaware Commission of Veterans' Affairs — Established; composition; powers. (a) There is hereby established the Delaware Commission of Veterans' Affairs, hereafter referred to as the “Commission.” (b) The Commission shall be composed of 15 Commissioners all of whom shall be appointed by the Governor for terms of 4 years, and shall be veterans who are residents of the State of Delaware and citizens of the United States. (1) Ten Commissioners shall be representatives of statewide veteran organizations that are chartered by Congress or authorized under federal law. Where a Commissioner represents a veteran organization, that organization must, within 60 days prior to the expiration of a Commissioner's term or within 30 days following a vacancy, submit to the Office of the Governor a letter of recommendation which shall include at least 3 nominees and their application packet. Commissioners who are appointed to represent a statewide veterans organization shall, during the course of their term remain members in good standing of the nominating organization. The following veteran organizations shall be represented on the Commission:  a. American Legion. b. American Veterans. c. Air Force Sergeants Associations. d. Disabled American Veterans. e. Korean War Veterans. f. Marine Corps League. g. Military Officers Association of America. h. Military Order of the Purple Heart. i. Veterans of Foreign Wars. j. Vietnam Veterans of America. (2) Five Commissioners shall be at-large Commissioners, who may also be a member of any veteran organization or may be a veteran who has applied directly to the Office of the Governor. (c) For purposes of this section, a “veteran” is any person who has served honorably on active duty in the U.S. Armed Forces, including the National Guard or the reserves. 65 Del. Laws, c. 232, §  1;  69 Del. Laws, c. 145, §  4;  69 Del. Laws, c. 228, §  1;  78 Del. Laws, c. 308, §  1;  80 Del. Laws, c. 217, §  1;
29 DE Code § 8722. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 29 - State Government|Chapter 87. Department of State|Subchapter I. General Provisions|§ 8722. Delaware Commission of Veterans' Affairs — Authority.

§ 8722. Delaware Commission of Veterans' Affairs — Authority. The Commission is hereby authorized to develop and promulgate bylaws, rules and regulations not inconsistent with the law, which are necessary for the enforcement and implementation of §§ 8720, 8721, 8722, 8723, 8724 and 8725 of this title and all applicable federal rules and regulations. 65 Del. Laws, c. 232, §  1;
29 DE Code § 8723. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 29 - State Government|Chapter 87. Department of State|Subchapter I. General Provisions|§ 8723. Delaware Commission of Veterans' Affairs — Organization and operation.

§ 8723. Delaware Commission of Veterans' Affairs — Organization and operation. (a) Any veterans' organization as defined in § 8720(b) of this title may petition the Governor to remove from the Commission a member which said organization recommended, provided the reasons for said removal are clearly stated in said petition. (b) In the event any Commissioner fails to attend 3 successive scheduled meetings without just cause such failure shall be sufficient grounds for the representative of the particular veterans' organization to be removed by the Governor. (c) Prospective members of the Commission shall be recommended by the respective veterans' organizations and appointed by the Governor as vacancies occur. (d) The names of prospective members of the Commission shall be submitted to the Governor by letter from the senior official of each respective statewide veterans' organization. (e) The members of the Commission shall elect 1 of their members to serve as Chairperson and 1 as Vice-Chairperson who shall not serve more than 2 consecutive terms. Such elections shall be held annually in September. (f) The Chairperson and Vice-Chairperson shall serve as voting members of the Commission. (g) The Executive Director shall attend all meetings of the Commission, keep a full and true record of its proceedings, preserve at its general office all its books, documents and papers, and perform such other duties as the Commission may prescribe. (h) The Commission shall hold monthly meetings at such time and location as prescribed by the Chairperson. Special meetings may be called by the Chair or a majority of the Commission membership. (i) A quorum shall consist of a simple majority of the Commission members. (j) Members of the Commission shall serve without compensation except that they may be reimbursed for reasonable and necessary travel expenses incident to their duties as members of the Commission to the extent that funds are available and in accordance with state law. (k) The Commission's executive offices shall be located in Dover, Delaware. 65 Del. Laws, c. 232, §  1;  69 Del. Laws, c. 225, §  2;  71 Del. Laws, c. 188, §  1;
29 DE Code § 8724. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 29 - State Government|Chapter 87. Department of State|Subchapter I. General Provisions|§ 8724. Delaware Commission of Veterans' Affairs — Funding.

§ 8724. Delaware Commission of Veterans' Affairs — Funding. Annually, the Commission shall submit a proposed budget to the Department of State for review and approval by that Department. The Department of State shall then recommend to the General Assembly that the Commission's budget be included as a line item within said Department's funding. 65 Del. Laws, c. 232, §  1;
29 DE Code § 8725. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 29 - State Government|Chapter 87. Department of State|Subchapter I. General Provisions|§ 8725. Delaware Commission of Veterans' Affairs — Relationship to other state agencies.

§ 8725. Delaware Commission of Veterans' Affairs — Relationship to other state agencies. (a) Unless otherwise indicated, the duties, responsibilities and authority set forth in §§ 8721 and 8723 of this title are reserved specifically to the Commission. (b) The Commission may request the advice, opinion or assistance of other appropriate state agencies as necessary to properly discharge its duties and responsibilities. (c) The Department of State shall provide reasonable office and meeting facilities and other logistic support as requested by the Commission. (d) The Department of State shall maintain an overview of the Commission's operation in order to insure proper use of, and accountability for, state funds appropriated for that purpose. (e) The General Assembly hereby directs the Delaware Commission on Veterans Affairs to return/replace all memorials and plaques purchased/donated by veteran's family members to their original location within the cemetery or to a site agreeable to the veteran's family members. The General Assembly further directs that, after July 1, 2003, no plaque or memorial will be removed or relocated for any purpose without the approval of the Co-chairs of the Joint Legislative Committee on the Capital Improvement Program. Existing memorial works are historical, cultural and aesthetic resources. 65 Del. Laws, c. 232, §  1;  75 Del. Laws, c. 98, §  56;
29 DE Code § 8726. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 29 - State Government|Chapter 87. Department of State|Subchapter I. General Provisions|§ 8726. Division of the Arts; definitions.

§ 8726. Division of the Arts; definitions. (a) “Council” means the Delaware State Arts Council created by this chapter. (b) “Director” means the Director of the Division of the Arts. (c) “Division” means the Division of the Arts. (d) “State” means the State of Delaware. 67 Del. Laws, c. 128, §  2;
29 DE Code § 8727. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 29 - State Government|Chapter 87. Department of State|Subchapter I. General Provisions|§ 8727. Division of the Arts — Establishment; powers and duties.

§ 8727. Division of the Arts — Establishment; powers and duties. The Division of the Arts is established and it shall function, as required, as an advisory, coordinating or implementing agency:  (1) To promote and encourage public interest in the cultural heritage of our State and to expand the State's cultural resources, and to promote public education in all fields of artistic and cultural activities, including but not limited to, music, theater, dance, painting, sculpture, architecture and allied arts and crafts; (2) To encourage and assist freedom of artistic expression; (3) To encourage, promote and provide technical and professional assistance to arts programs of individuals, organizations and institutions in the State; (4) To make such surveys as may be deemed advisable of public and private institutions engaged in artistic and cultural activities, and to make recommendations concerning appropriate methods to encourage participation in and appreciation of the arts to meet the needs and aspirations of persons in all parts of the State; and (5) To cooperate with and assist public and private institutions and organizations with a view toward mutual promotion and improvement of the performing and fine arts.67 Del. Laws, c. 128, §  2;
29 DE Code § 8728. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 29 - State Government|Chapter 87. Department of State|Subchapter I. General Provisions|§ 8728. Division of the Arts — The Delaware State Arts Council.

§ 8728. Division of the Arts — The Delaware State Arts Council. (a) The Delaware State Arts Council is hereby established for the purpose of promotion and encouragement of the arts and shall provide guidance to the Director on matters of arts policy and shall consider such other matters as may be referred to it by the Governor, by the Secretary of the Department or by the Director. The Council may study, research, plan and advise the Director, the Secretary and the Governor on matters it deems appropriate to enable the Division to function in the best possible manner. (b) The Delaware State Arts Council shall be composed of Delaware citizens broadly representative of all fields of the performing and fine arts known for their interest in these areas appointed by the Governor. Each such citizen shall serve as a member of the Delaware State Arts Council for the period of the unexpired term unless the member vacates the position by resignation, death or incapacity. The Council shall be composed of not more than 15 members. When the number of members has been reduced to less than 15 by reason of the expiration of terms, resignation, death or incapacity, the Governor shall appoint new members. The terms of newly appointed members will be staggered so that no more than 1/3 will expire annually. All new appointees shall serve for a term of 3 years and no member shall serve more than 2 consecutive terms. (c) The Governor may appoint members for terms of less than 3 years to ensure that the Board members' terms expire on a staggered basis. (d) Members of the Council and Chairperson shall serve without compensation, except that they may be reimbursed for reasonable and necessary expenses incident to their duties related to the Council. (e) A Chairperson of the Council shall be designated in addition to the members of the Council by the Governor and shall serve in that capacity at the pleasure of the Governor. (f) Any appointment, pursuant to this section, to replace a member whose position becomes vacant prior to the expiration of a member's term shall be filled only for the remainder of that term. 67 Del. Laws, c. 128, §  2;  70 Del. Laws, c. 186, §  1;  75 Del. Laws, c. 258, §§  1, 2;
29 DE Code § 8729. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 29 - State Government|Chapter 87. Department of State|Subchapter I. General Provisions|§ 8729. Division of the Arts — Assistance for the development of the Arts.

§ 8729. Division of the Arts — Assistance for the development of the Arts. (a) The Director is hereby authorized and directed to establish a special fund of the State to encourage instrumentalities, agencies and political subdivisions of the State and private and public nonprofit associations in the development of the arts in the State and to enhance the appreciation of artistic expressions by citizens of the State. (b) The Director may contract with any instrumentality, agency or political subdivision of the State, and with any private or public nonprofit association, to accomplish any work authorized by this chapter. (c) The Director and the Council shall establish such rules and regulations as are necessary to determine the eligibility of any instrumentality, or agency or political subdivision, private or public nonprofit association for participation in contracts authorized by this section. A private or public nonprofit association shall submit a letter of exemption from the Internal Revenue Service as proof of nonprofit status. (d) The Director shall be responsible for fiscal matters and auditing of funds appropriated under this section. Expenditures from this special fund shall be in accordance with state law and shall be limited to appropriations provided therefor. Moneys on deposit in this special fund which are unexpended or unencumbered shall not revert at the end of each fiscal year. 67 Del. Laws, c. 128, §  2;
29 DE Code § 8730. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 29 - State Government|Chapter 87. Department of State|Subchapter I. General Provisions|§ 8730. Division of the Arts — Exemption from Bid Law.

§ 8730. Division of the Arts — Exemption from Bid Law. The Division shall be exempt from Chapter 69 of this title. 67 Del. Laws, c. 128, §  2;
29 DE Code § 8732. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 29 - State Government|Chapter 87. Department of State|Subchapter I. General Provisions|§ 8732. Council on Libraries.

§ 8732. Council on Libraries. (a) There is hereby established the Council on Libraries. (b) The Council on Libraries shall serve in an advisory capacity to the Department and shall consider matters relating to libraries and library standards throughout the State and such other matters as may be referred to it by the Governor, the Secretary of the Department or the General Assembly. The Council on Libraries may study, research, plan and make advisory recommendations to the Governor, the Secretary of the Department or the General Assembly on matters it deems appropriate to provide the best possible library service in Delaware. (c) The Council on Libraries shall be composed of 2 members who shall be elected annually by each County Library Advisory Board and who shall serve at its pleasure and 7 members appointed by the Governor. Of the 7 members appointed by the Governor, 3 members shall be appointed for a term of 1 year, 2 members shall be appointed for a term of 2 years and 2 members shall be appointed for a term of 3 years; at no time shall there be more than a bare majority representation of 1 major political party, but any person who declines to state a political affiliation shall be considered eligible for appointment as a member; and after the initial appointments, all terms shall be for 3 years. No member shall be appointed for more than 2 consecutive terms. The Chairperson of the Council shall be chosen by the members of the Council from among its members and shall serve in that capacity for a term of 1 year and shall be eligible for reelection. (d) Members of the Council on Libraries shall serve without compensation, except that they may be reimbursed for reasonable and necessary expenses incident to their duties. (e) A vacancy prior to the expiration of the term of a member of the Council on Libraries shall be filled only for the remainder of that term. 29 Del. C. 1953, §  8611;  57 Del. Laws, c. 583, §  1;  59 Del. Laws, c. 480, §  5;  68 Del. Laws, c. 149, §  6;  70 Del. Laws, c. 186, §  1;
29 DE Code § 8733. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 29 - State Government|Chapter 87. Department of State|Subchapter I. General Provisions|§ 8733. Division of Human Relations.

§ 8733. Division of Human Relations. (a) The Division of Human Relations is established, and shall be responsible for the performance of all the administrative, ministerial, fiscal and clerical functions of the State Human Relations Commission. The Director of the Division may appoint and remove employees of the Division as provided by law. (b) Except as provided in subsection (a) of this section, the membership, remuneration, organization, meetings, powers, duties and functions of the State Human Relations Commission shall remain as prescribed in Chapters 45 and 46 of Title 6 and Chapter 30 of Title 31. 29 Del. C. 1953, §  8604;  57 Del. Laws, c. 583, §  1;  68 Del. Laws, c. 149, §  7;  75 Del. Laws, c. 356, §§  1, 2;
29 DE Code § 8780. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 29 - State Government|Chapter 87. Department of State|Subchapter II. Diamond State Port Corporation|§ 8780. Diamond State Port Corporation — Policy and purpose.

§ 8780. Diamond State Port Corporation — Policy and purpose. The General Assembly declares the following to be the policy and purpose for creation of the Diamond State Port Corporation:  (1) That the continued economic viability of the Port of Wilmington and its related facilities, and improvements to these facilities and to the commerce involving these facilities, benefits the entire State; (2) That it is in the best interest of the State to create a corporate entity which shall assume, by agreement, operation of the Port of Wilmington and its related facilities and to assume certain obligations of the City of Wilmington; (3) That, in that regard, the General Assembly shall, in its discretion, appropriate an amount to fund the initial capital and operating responsibilities of such corporation and shall consider the future appropriations as appropriate; (4) That this Corporation is intended to have all power and authority necessary to be exercised in accordance with the form of governance expressed herein, to operate the Port of Wilmington and related facilities so as to maintain and expand the business of these facilities.70 Del. Laws, c. 210, §  25;  75 Del. Laws, c. 88, §  19;