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Pennsylvania Code › Title 4 - ADMINISTRATION › Part I - GOVERNOR's OFFICE › Chapter 5 - COUNCILS AND COMMITTEES › Subchapter YYY - COMMONWEALTH OFFICE OF DIGITAL EXPERIENCE › Section 5.1067 - Rescission

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Effective immediately, Executive Order 2019-04, dated July
					 24, 2019, is hereby rescinded.
Pennsylvania Code › Title 4 - ADMINISTRATION › Part I - GOVERNOR's OFFICE › Chapter 5 - COUNCILS AND COMMITTEES › Subchapter ZZZ - PENNSYLVANIA'S MASTER PLAN FOR OLDER ADULTS › Section 5.1071 - Purpose

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The Pennsylvania Department of Aging (Department) shall
					 evaluate issues facing older residents of this Commonwealth to set forth a
					 Commonwealth Master Plan for Older Adults, which shall contain goals,
					 objectives and initiatives that promote the health, well-being and quality of
					 life of this Commonwealth's aging population and shall prepare the Commonwealth
					 to deal with the continual changes related thereto.
Pennsylvania Code › Title 4 - ADMINISTRATION › Part I - GOVERNOR's OFFICE › Chapter 5 - COUNCILS AND COMMITTEES › Subchapter ZZZ - PENNSYLVANIA'S MASTER PLAN FOR OLDER ADULTS › Section 5.1072 - Responsibilities

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(a) The Department
				  shall do all of the following:
(1) Gather data
				  and develop a data-driven Commonwealth Master Plan for Older Adults (Master
				  Plan) that includes a comprehensive framework of policies and programs that
				  seek to improve and support the health, wellbeing and quality of life of this
				  Commonwealth's older adults.
(2)
				  Identify services to older residents of this Commonwealth provided by other
				  agencies under the Governor's jurisdiction.
(3) Identify agencies under the Governor's
				  jurisdiction that may have information that will assist the Department in the
				  creation of the Master Plan and gather that information, as necessary and
				  permitted by law.
(4) Work in
				  partnership with traditionally disadvantaged or underserved communities to
				  understand their specific needs as older residents of this Commonwealth and
				  where gaps in services may exist.
(5) Conduct outreach to independent State
				  agencies, Federal, State and local partners, and where feasible, private
				  entities to gather additional information that may assist in the development of
				  the Master Plan, as permitted by law.
Pennsylvania Code › Title 4 - ADMINISTRATION › Part I - GOVERNOR's OFFICE › Chapter 5 - COUNCILS AND COMMITTEES › Subchapter ZZZ - PENNSYLVANIA'S MASTER PLAN FOR OLDER ADULTS › Section 5.1073 - Commonwealth Master Plan for Older Adults

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(a) The Department shall prepare the
				  Commonwealth Master Plan for Older Adults (Master Plan) and present it to the
				  Governor for his consideration on or before February 1, 2024.
(b) The Master Plan will set forth strategic
				  planning over the next 10 years aimed at transforming the infrastructure and
				  coordination of services with State agencies, as required by the Older Adult
				  Protective Services Act (35 P.S. §§
											10225.101-10225.5102), for older adult
				  populations in this Commonwealth.
(c) The Master Plan shall identify goals with
				  measurable outcomes, available resources and other items the Department
				  believes may be necessary for achieving the goals set forth in the Master
				  Plan.
(d) The Department may
				  provide the Governor updates regarding progress on the Master Plan on a
				  quarterly basis.
Pennsylvania Code › Title 4 - ADMINISTRATION › Part I - GOVERNOR's OFFICE › Chapter 5 - COUNCILS AND COMMITTEES › Subchapter ZZZ - PENNSYLVANIA'S MASTER PLAN FOR OLDER ADULTS › Section 5.1074 - Relationships with other agencies

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Commonwealth departments, boards, offices, commissions and
					 other agencies under the Governor's jurisdiction shall cooperate with and
					 provide assistance to the Department with respect to its purpose and
					 responsibilities, as set forth in this subchapter.
Pennsylvania Code › Title 4 - ADMINISTRATION › Part I - GOVERNOR's OFFICE › Chapter 5 - COUNCILS AND COMMITTEES › Subchapter ZZZ - PENNSYLVANIA'S MASTER PLAN FOR OLDER ADULTS › Section 5.1075 - General provisions

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Nothing in this subchapter shall be construed to impair or
					 otherwise affect the authority granted by law to an executive department,
					 agency, office, board, commission or council, or the head thereof. This
					 subchapter shall be implemented consistent with applicable law. This subchapter
					 is not intended to, and does not, create any right or benefit, substantive or
					 procedural, enforceable at law or in equity by any party against the
					 Commonwealth, its departments, agencies or entities, its officers, employees or
					 agents, or any other person.
Pennsylvania Code › Title 4 - ADMINISTRATION › Part I - GOVERNOR's OFFICE › Chapter 5 - COUNCILS AND COMMITTEES › Subchapter ZZZ - PENNSYLVANIA'S MASTER PLAN FOR OLDER ADULTS › Section 5.1076 - Effective date

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This subchapter is effective immediately and shall remain
					 in effect until the Commonwealth Master Plan for Older Adults is presented to
					 the Governor for his consideration on or before February 1, 2024.
Pennsylvania Code › Title 4 - ADMINISTRATION › Part I - GOVERNOR's OFFICE › Chapter 6 - ADDITIONAL COUNCILS AND COMMITTEES › Subchapter A - INTERAGENCY COMMITTEE TO COORDINATE SERVICES PROVIDED TO INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES › Section 6.1 - Objectives

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The Departments of Education, Health, Labor and Industry
					 and Public Welfare shall execute an interagency agreement to establish
					 coordination and collaboration at the State level by defining fiscal and
					 programmatic responsibilities for each agency under applicable law. This
					 interagency agreement shall also provide specific direction for local level
					 interagency cooperation to achieve the objectives listed in this section. The
					 interagency agreement shall be executed prior to the expiration of this
					 subchapter. The directives and responsibilities set forth under the agreement
					 will be coordinated and directed by the Pennsylvania Human Resources Investment
					 Council, if applicable, with the involvement of appropriate advisory councils.
					 The objectives are as follows:
(1) To
				  promote systematic funding to support students with disabilities. This includes
				  the implementation of a reimbursement mechanism and the assignment of
				  responsibilities for services each department will provide pursuant to the
				  terms of Federal or State law or State-level interagency agreement. The
				  interagency agreement shall include:
(i) An
				  identification of, or a method for defining, the financial responsibility of
				  each agency for providing services to ensure a free appropriate public
				  education to children with disabilities, provided that the financial
				  responsibility of each public agency otherwise obligated under State or Federal
				  law or State policy to provide or pay for any services that are also considered
				  special education or related services shall precede the financial
				  responsibility of the local educational agency (or the State agency responsible
				  for developing the child's Individualized Education Program (IEP)).
(ii) The conditions, terms and procedures
				  under which a local educational agency shall be reimbursed by other
				  agencies.
(iii) Procedures for
				  resolving interagency disputes, including procedures under which local
				  educational agencies may initiate proceedings, under the agreement or other
				  mechanism to secure reimbursement from other agencies or otherwise implement
				  the provisions of the agreement or mechanism.
(iv) Policies and procedures for agencies to
				  determine and identify the responsibilities of each agency to promote
				  interagency coordination and timely and appropriate delivery of
				  services.
Pennsylvania Code › Title 4 - ADMINISTRATION › Part I - GOVERNOR's OFFICE › Chapter 6 - ADDITIONAL COUNCILS AND COMMITTEES › Subchapter A - INTERAGENCY COMMITTEE TO COORDINATE SERVICES PROVIDED TO INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES › Section 6.2 - Composition

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(a) The Interagency
				  Committee to Coordinate Services Provided to Individuals with Disabilities
				  Committee (Committee) members will be appointed by the respective Secretaries
				  or other agency director, and will, at a minimum, include:
(1) A member of the staff of the Governor's
				  Policy Office, and the Policy Offices of the Departments of Education, Health,
				  Labor and Industry and Public Welfare.
(2) A deputy secretary from each of the
				  departments or a designee.
(3) One
				  representative each from the Department of Education's Bureau of Special
				  Education, Bureau of Vocational-Technical Education and Office of School to
				  Work.
(4) One representative each
				  from the Department of Labor and Industry's Office of Vocational
				  Rehabilitation, Office for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing and Bureau of
				  Employment Services and Training.
(5) One representative each from the
				  Department of Public Welfare's Office of Mental Health and Substance Abuse
				  Services, Office of Mental Retardation, Office of Medical Assistance Programs
				  and Bureau of Blindness and Visual Services.
Pennsylvania Code › Title 4 - ADMINISTRATION › Part I - GOVERNOR's OFFICE › Chapter 6 - ADDITIONAL COUNCILS AND COMMITTEES › Subchapter A - INTERAGENCY COMMITTEE TO COORDINATE SERVICES PROVIDED TO INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES › Section 6.3 - Implementation strategy

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Until the interagency agreement is executed, existing law
					 and memoranda of understanding shall serve as the basis for determining and
					 effecting any responsibilities that the departments named in the memoranda of
					 understanding may have for providing services to children with disabilities. If
					 there is a disagreement regarding the responsibility for providing early
					 intervention, special education, related services or transition services, or
					 that the memoranda of understanding do not include an agency that may have
					 responsibility for the services, it is the responsibility of the Interagency
					 Committee to Coordinate Services Provided to Individuals with Disabilities
					 (Committee) to arrange for the modification of the existing memoranda of
					 understanding, or the development of a new memoranda of understanding to
					 include other agencies, which shall be contingent upon review and approval by
					 the Office of General Counsel. If disputes cannot be resolved by the Committee,
					 the issue shall be submitted to the Office of General Counsel for final
					 resolution. No moneys for services may be encumbered by another agency unless
					 those services are authorized by the existing memoranda of understanding, an
					 interim memoranda of understanding, a duly executed modification thereof or
					 pursuant to direction by the Office of General Counsel.
Pennsylvania Code › Title 4 - ADMINISTRATION › Part I - GOVERNOR's OFFICE › Chapter 6 - ADDITIONAL COUNCILS AND COMMITTEES › Subchapter A - INTERAGENCY COMMITTEE TO COORDINATE SERVICES PROVIDED TO INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES › Section 6.4 - Effective date

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This Subchapter is effective July 1,
					 1998.
Pennsylvania Code › Title 4 - ADMINISTRATION › Part I - GOVERNOR's OFFICE › Chapter 6 - ADDITIONAL COUNCILS AND COMMITTEES › Subchapter A - INTERAGENCY COMMITTEE TO COORDINATE SERVICES PROVIDED TO INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES › Section 6.5 - Termination date

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This subchapter will terminate December 31,
					 1999.
Pennsylvania Code › Title 4 - ADMINISTRATION › Part I - GOVERNOR's OFFICE › Chapter 6 - ADDITIONAL COUNCILS AND COMMITTEES › Subchapter B - GOVERNOR'S ADVISORY COUNCIL ON RURAL AFFAIRS › Section 6.11 - Functions

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The Governor's Advisory Council on Rural Affairs (Council)
					 shall:
(1) Seek to build and foster
				  inclusive, collaborative partnerships and networks of diverse individuals and
				  organizations to improve the coordination and effectiveness of Federal, State
				  and other programs, services and actions affecting rural areas in this
				  Commonwealth. To this end, the Council shall serve as a liaison to Federal,
				  State and local government agencies to ensure that programs affecting rural
				  Pennsylvanians are effectively utilized and that benefits are available to all
				  rural citizens.
(2) Foster expanded
				  economic and social opportunities for this Commonwealth's rural residents. In
				  this regard, the Council and its partners shall identify opportunities for and
				  impediments to expansion and develop strategies for taking advantage of
				  opportunities and overcoming impediments. The Council shall develop, review and
				  recommend policies to the Governor to promote expanded economic and social
				  opportunities for rural Pennsylvania.
(3) Serve as a vehicle for collective
				  advocacy on behalf of this Commonwealth's rural communities and their
				  residents.
(4) Promote
				  intergovernmental cooperation.
(5)
				  Promote community-based problem-solving strategies which include all ideas,
				  resources and expertise without regard to traditional distinctions among units,
				  agencies or levels of government. Further, these strategies anticipate
				  inclusion in the problem-solving process, all individuals, organizations and
				  agencies with contributions to make for the advancement of the common
				  good.
(6) Advise the Governor,
				  agencies, organizations and other entities on issues affecting rural
				  communities and their residents.
(7) Serve as a resource for private and
				  nonprofit organizations on rural issues, programs and available sources of
				  technical and financial assistance.
Pennsylvania Code › Title 4 - ADMINISTRATION › Part I - GOVERNOR's OFFICE › Chapter 6 - ADDITIONAL COUNCILS AND COMMITTEES › Subchapter B - GOVERNOR'S ADVISORY COUNCIL ON RURAL AFFAIRS › Section 6.12 - Composition

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(a) The Governor's
				  Advisory Council on Rural Affairs shall consist of a Board of Directors
				  comprised of 30 members, with six each representing the private sector, the
				  nonprofit sector, local government agencies, State government agencies and
				  Federal government agencies. Members of the Board of Directors shall be
				  appointed by and serve at the pleasure of the Governor. Members of the Board of
				  Directors may continue to serve in their positions only so long as they remain
				  a member of the group from which they were chosen.
(b) The Governor will designate three
				  Co-Chairpersons representing State, Federal and local governments. The
				  Co-Chairpersons serve at the pleasure of the Governor.
(c) The Governor will appoint an Executive
				  Director who will serve at the pleasure of the Governor.
Pennsylvania Code › Title 4 - ADMINISTRATION › Part I - GOVERNOR's OFFICE › Chapter 6 - ADDITIONAL COUNCILS AND COMMITTEES › Subchapter B - GOVERNOR'S ADVISORY COUNCIL ON RURAL AFFAIRS › Section 6.13 - Compensation

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Members of the Governor's Advisory Council on Rural Affairs
					 receive no compensation for their services, except that the members may be
					 reimbursed for actual travel and related expenses in accordance with
					 Commonwealth policy. See Chapter 40 (relating to travel and
					 subsistence).
Pennsylvania Code › Title 4 - ADMINISTRATION › Part I - GOVERNOR's OFFICE › Chapter 6 - ADDITIONAL COUNCILS AND COMMITTEES › Subchapter B - GOVERNOR'S ADVISORY COUNCIL ON RURAL AFFAIRS › Section 6.14 - Terms of membership

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(a) Members
				  will be appointed for a term of 2 years. Members serve at the pleasure of the
				  Governor.
(b) If a vacancy occurs
				  on the Governor's Advisory Council on Rural Affairs due to resignation,
				  disability or death of a member, a successor may be appointed by the Governor
				  to serve the duration of the unexpired term. A successor so appointed may
				  thereafter be reappointed.
Pennsylvania Code › Title 4 - ADMINISTRATION › Part I - GOVERNOR's OFFICE › Chapter 6 - ADDITIONAL COUNCILS AND COMMITTEES › Subchapter B - GOVERNOR'S ADVISORY COUNCIL ON RURAL AFFAIRS › Section 6.15 - Procedures

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(a) The Governor's
				  Advisory Council on Rural Affairs (Council) is authorized to establish
				  committees and procedures for the effective implementation of its functions
				  consistent with this subchapter.
(b) The Council shall submit reports and
				  policy recommendations it deems necessary that would assist in the preservation
				  or enhancement of the quality of life for rural citizens and
				  communities.
(c) The Council may
				  hold public hearings to evaluate the effectiveness of Commonwealth services and
				  programs to rural citizens and communities of this Commonwealth.
Pennsylvania Code › Title 4 - ADMINISTRATION › Part I - GOVERNOR's OFFICE › Chapter 6 - ADDITIONAL COUNCILS AND COMMITTEES › Subchapter B - GOVERNOR'S ADVISORY COUNCIL ON RURAL AFFAIRS › Section 6.16 - Relationship with other agencies

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(a) The
				  Governor's Advisory Council on Rural Affairs (Council) shall seek to develop
				  good working relationships with Federal and local government agencies so that
				  the Council's mission to promote intergovernmental cooperation and coordination
				  may be achieved to the greatest extent possible.
(b) Agencies under the Governor's
				  jurisdiction shall fully cooperate with and provide assistance as requested by
				  the Council to properly carry out its power and duties.
Pennsylvania Code › Title 4 - ADMINISTRATION › Part I - GOVERNOR's OFFICE › Chapter 6 - ADDITIONAL COUNCILS AND COMMITTEES › Subchapter B - GOVERNOR'S ADVISORY COUNCIL ON RURAL AFFAIRS › Section 6.17 - Effective date

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This subchapter shall take effect immediately and continue
					 in effect unless revised or modified by the Governor.
Pennsylvania Code › Title 4 - ADMINISTRATION › Part I - GOVERNOR's OFFICE › Chapter 6 - ADDITIONAL COUNCILS AND COMMITTEES › Subchapter H - GOVERNOR'S OFFICE OF HOUSING AND COMMUNITY REVITALIZATION › GOVERNOR'S OFFICE OF HOUSING AND COMMUNITY REVITALIZATION › Section 6.71 - Establishment

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The Governor's Office of Housing and Community
						Revitalization is created.
Pennsylvania Code › Title 4 - ADMINISTRATION › Part I - GOVERNOR's OFFICE › Chapter 6 - ADDITIONAL COUNCILS AND COMMITTEES › Subchapter H - GOVERNOR'S OFFICE OF HOUSING AND COMMUNITY REVITALIZATION › GOVERNOR'S OFFICE OF HOUSING AND COMMUNITY REVITALIZATION › Section 6.72 - Executive Director

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The Governor will appoint an Executive Director who
						serves at the pleasure of the Governor. The Executive Director shall manage the
						Office of Housing and Community Revitalization and report to the
						Governor.
Pennsylvania Code › Title 4 - ADMINISTRATION › Part I - GOVERNOR's OFFICE › Chapter 6 - ADDITIONAL COUNCILS AND COMMITTEES › Subchapter H - GOVERNOR'S OFFICE OF HOUSING AND COMMUNITY REVITALIZATION › GOVERNOR'S OFFICE OF HOUSING AND COMMUNITY REVITALIZATION › Section 6.73 - Administrative support

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(a) In
					 accordance with an appropriate resolution of its governing board, the
					 Pennsylvania Housing Finance Agency (Agency) shall provide appropriate support
					 services and other resources for the operation of the Office of Housing and
					 Community Revitalization (Office).
(b) The staff of the Office serves as part of
					 the complement of the Agency, but the substantive operations of the Office
					 shall be conducted independently of the Agency.
(c) The operations of the Office shall be
					 consistent with Agency policies and procedures, including its fiscal and audit
					 requirements.
(d) The Office shall
					 annually provide an accounting of all expenditures made by the Office to the
					 Agency.
(e) The Executive Director
					 of the Office shall serve as an advisor to the board of the Agency and shall
					 report to the Governor's Office.
Pennsylvania Code › Title 4 - ADMINISTRATION › Part I - GOVERNOR's OFFICE › Chapter 6 - ADDITIONAL COUNCILS AND COMMITTEES › Subchapter H - GOVERNOR'S OFFICE OF HOUSING AND COMMUNITY REVITALIZATION › GOVERNOR'S OFFICE OF HOUSING AND COMMUNITY REVITALIZATION › Section 6.74 - Responsibilities

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The responsibilities of the Office of Housing and
						Community Revitalization (Office) shall be to:
(1) Coordinate overall housing policy for the
					 Commonwealth.
(2) Serve as primary
					 liaison among all State agency programs, resources and policy areas involved in
					 housing and community revitalization.
(3) Make recommendations to the Governor on
					 housing policy and community revitalization matters, including legislative
					 issues and program development, and advise the Governor of the results of the
					 recommendations.
(4) Represent the
					 Governor in developing partnerships with appropriate public and private housing
					 agencies, including the Federal Home Loan Banks, Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac, the
					 United States Department of Housing and Urban Development, Rural Housing
					 Services and foundations and other charitable entities. In these activities,
					 the Office shall coordinate its efforts with those of the Agency and the
					 Department of Community and Economic Development.
(5) Participate in special projects as
					 directed by the Governor.
(6)
					 Exercise other responsibilities and duties as directed by the
					 Governor.
Pennsylvania Code › Title 4 - ADMINISTRATION › Part I - GOVERNOR's OFFICE › Chapter 6 - ADDITIONAL COUNCILS AND COMMITTEES › Subchapter H - GOVERNOR'S OFFICE OF HOUSING AND COMMUNITY REVITALIZATION › GOVERNOR'S HOUSING CABINET › Section 6.81 - Establishment and membership

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(a) The
					 Governor's Housing Cabinet (Cabinet) is established and consists, at a minimum,
					 of the following members:
(1) Executive
					 Director of the Governor's Office of Housing and Community Revitalization, who
					 is chairperson of the Cabinet.
(2)
					 The Secretary of Banking.
(3) The
					 Secretary of Community and Economic Development.
(4) The Secretary of Environmental
					 Protection.
(5) The Secretary of
					 Labor and Industry.
(6) The
					 Secretary of Public Welfare.
(7)
					 The Secretary of Transportation.
(8) The Secretary of Aging.
(9) The Executive Director of the
					 Pennsylvania Infrastructure Investment Authority (PENNVEST).
(10) The Governor's Chief of Staff or a
					 designee.
(11) The General Counsel
					 or a designee.
(12) The Governor's
					 Director of Policy or a designee.
Pennsylvania Code › Title 4 - ADMINISTRATION › Part I - GOVERNOR's OFFICE › Chapter 6 - ADDITIONAL COUNCILS AND COMMITTEES › Subchapter H - GOVERNOR'S OFFICE OF HOUSING AND COMMUNITY REVITALIZATION › GOVERNOR'S HOUSING CABINET › Section 6.82 - Powers and duties

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The Governor's Housing Cabinet (Cabinet) has the
						following powers and duties:
(1)
					 Advise and assist the Governor and the Office of Housing and Community
					 Revitalization in identifying opportunities to improve the management or
					 operation of State government programs affecting housing.
(2) Assist in the development and
					 implementation of housing strategies and programs, including the identification
					 of barriers to sound housing policy and program efficiency and appropriate
					 program performance measures.
(3)
					 Assist in evaluating the efficacy of the management of housing
					 programs.
(4) Carry out other
					 responsibilities assigned to the Cabinet by the Governor.
Pennsylvania Code › Title 4 - ADMINISTRATION › Part I - GOVERNOR's OFFICE › Chapter 6 - ADDITIONAL COUNCILS AND COMMITTEES › Subchapter H - GOVERNOR'S OFFICE OF HOUSING AND COMMUNITY REVITALIZATION › RESPONSIBILITIES OF COMMONWEALTH AGENCIES › Section 6.91 - Cooperation by Commonwealth agencies

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The Office of Housing and Community Revitalization
						(Office) does not have direct responsibility for the day-to-day operations of
						any State agency. Commonwealth agencies under the direction of the Governor
						shall cooperate with the Office and the Governor's Housing Cabinet (Cabinet).
						At a minimum, Commonwealth agencies shall:
(1) Provide information, records and
					 materials as necessary for the Office and the Cabinet to carry out their
					 responsibilities.
(2) Recommend to
					 the Office and the Cabinet areas of investigation that might result in
					 improvements to State government housing programs.
Pennsylvania Code › Title 4 - ADMINISTRATION › Part I - GOVERNOR's OFFICE › Chapter 6 - ADDITIONAL COUNCILS AND COMMITTEES › Subchapter H - GOVERNOR'S OFFICE OF HOUSING AND COMMUNITY REVITALIZATION › TERM › Section 6.101 - Effective date

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This subchapter shall take effect immediately and shall
						expire September 11, 2006.
Pennsylvania Code › Title 4 - ADMINISTRATION › Part I - GOVERNOR's OFFICE › Chapter 6 - ADDITIONAL COUNCILS AND COMMITTEES › Subchapter N - TRANSPORTATION FUNDING AND REFORM COMMISSION › Section 6.211 - Composition

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(a) The
				  Transportation Funding and Reform Commission (Commission) consists of nine
				  members appointed as follows:
(1) One by the
				  Speaker of the House of Representatives.
(2) One by the Minority Leader of the House
				  of Representatives.
(3) One by the
				  President Pro Tempore of the Senate.
(4) One by the Minority Leader of the
				  Senate.
(5) Five by the
				  Governor.
Pennsylvania Code › Title 4 - ADMINISTRATION › Part I - GOVERNOR's OFFICE › Chapter 6 - ADDITIONAL COUNCILS AND COMMITTEES › Subchapter N - TRANSPORTATION FUNDING AND REFORM COMMISSION › Section 6.212 - Powers and duties

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(a) The
				  Transportation Funding and Reform Commission (Commission) shall conduct or
				  cause to be conducted an operational audit of the Southeastern Pennsylvania
				  Transit Authority, the Port Authority of Allegheny County and other transit
				  agencies receiving funding from the Commonwealth as it deems appropriate. The
				  audits must determine if opportunities exist to implement cost efficiencies,
				  revenue enhancements and service improvements that would be in the best
				  interest of the users of these systems and of the Commonwealth and its
				  citizens. The audits must include an assessment of employee roles,
				  responsibilities and compensation.
(b) The Commission shall study and make
				  recommendations regarding appropriate levels of funding and sources of funding
				  for transportation in this Commonwealth for the coming years, for transit and
				  for roads and bridges, and for operating costs and capital investments.
				  Regardless of what levels of funding are recommended, the Commission shall
				  assess the need for adjustment to the methods by which funding is provided, the
				  appropriate mix of State and local funding, and the structure of State funding
				  programs.
(c) The Commission shall
				  assess the structure of this Commonwealth's transit agencies and assess whether
				  changes to their underlying structure can improve service, reduce costs and
				  increase efficiency. This review shall include board structure and
				  responsibilities and options for changes to asset ownership and operations,
				  including competitive contracting.
(d) The Commission shall assess the
				  relationship of growth and development patterns and policies to this
				  Commonwealth's transportation systems, particularly fixed rail systems. In
				  metropolitan areas around the United States, policies are being put in place to
				  encourage development patterns that are easily served by transit and lead to
				  fewer car trips and less congestion, and the Commission shall assess the
				  opportunity to implement similar policies in this Commonwealth.
(e) In addition to the items enumerated in
				  subsections (a)-(d), the Commission may investigate other related matters as it
				  deems appropriate.
(f) Public
				  agencies receiving transportation funding from the Commonwealth shall, to the
				  greatest extent possible, assist the Commission in carrying out its
				  responsibilities and make available to the Commission records and information
				  as are needed by the Commission to fulfill its responsibilities.
Pennsylvania Code › Title 4 - ADMINISTRATION › Part I - GOVERNOR's OFFICE › Chapter 6 - ADDITIONAL COUNCILS AND COMMITTEES › Subchapter N - TRANSPORTATION FUNDING AND REFORM COMMISSION › Section 6.213 - Responsibilities of other State agencies

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All agencies of the Commonwealth shall cooperate as
					 necessary with the Transportation Funding and Reform Commission (Commission) to
					 assure it is able to carry out its responsibilities. The Secretary of
					 Transportation shall assure that the Department of Transportation provides
					 technical and logistical support to the Commission. This may include provision
					 of meeting space and other logistical support, staff resources and payment of
					 expenditures for consultants.
Pennsylvania Code › Title 4 - ADMINISTRATION › Part I - GOVERNOR's OFFICE › Chapter 6 - ADDITIONAL COUNCILS AND COMMITTEES › Subchapter N - TRANSPORTATION FUNDING AND REFORM COMMISSION › Section 6.214 - Reporting

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At the close of its deliberations, but no later than
					 November 15, 2006, the Transportation Funding and Reform Commission shall issue
					 a final report to the Governor and the General Assembly containing its analysis
					 and recommendations. The final report must, at a minimum, recommend specific
					 funding sources and amounts for transit and for highways.
Pennsylvania Code › Title 4 - ADMINISTRATION › Part I - GOVERNOR's OFFICE › Chapter 6 - ADDITIONAL COUNCILS AND COMMITTEES › Subchapter N - TRANSPORTATION FUNDING AND REFORM COMMISSION › Section 6.215 - Duration

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The Transportation Funding and Reform Commission shall
					 commence its work as soon as possible after its members are appointed and
					 disband upon the issuance of a final report.
Pennsylvania Code › Title 4 - ADMINISTRATION › Part I - GOVERNOR's OFFICE › Chapter 6 - ADDITIONAL COUNCILS AND COMMITTEES › Subchapter O - TRAINING AMERICA'S TEACHERS COMMISSION › Section 6.221 - Purpose

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The Training America's Teachers Commission shall:
(1) Conduct qualitative and quantitative
				  research, which includes this Commonwealth, National and international
				  studies.
(2) Identify and benchmark
				  signature teacher preparation programs both in this Commonwealth and
				  elsewhere.
(3) Gather input from
				  stakeholders across this Commonwealth by providing avenues for discourse that
				  include teachers, parents, business leaders, and key legislative
				  representatives and staff.
(4)
				  Produce a final report containing recommendations.
Pennsylvania Code › Title 4 - ADMINISTRATION › Part I - GOVERNOR's OFFICE › Chapter 6 - ADDITIONAL COUNCILS AND COMMITTEES › Subchapter O - TRAINING AMERICA'S TEACHERS COMMISSION › Section 6.222 - Responsibilities

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The Training America's Teachers Commission shall examine
					 and make specific recommendations:
(1)
				  For enhancing the effectiveness of teacher preparation programs in this
				  Commonwealth.
(2) To link PreK-12
				  education with the preparation of teachers in this Commonwealth.
(3) That will further position this
				  Commonwealth's teaching preparation programs as an economic and educational
				  magnet that not only meets the unique demands of this Commonwealth's schools,
				  but also provides other states with quality teaching candidates.
Pennsylvania Code › Title 4 - ADMINISTRATION › Part I - GOVERNOR's OFFICE › Chapter 6 - ADDITIONAL COUNCILS AND COMMITTEES › Subchapter O - TRAINING AMERICA'S TEACHERS COMMISSION › Section 6.223 - Composition and appointments

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(a) The
				  Training America's Teachers Commission (Commission) will be chaired by a
				  prominent Pennsylvanian, and its members will consist of a wide spectrum of
				  stakeholders that include the following:
(1)
				  The Secretary of Education.
(2) The
				  Deputy Secretary of the Office of Postsecondary and Higher Education.
(3) The Deputy Secretary for Elementary and
				  Secondary Education.
(4) The
				  Secretary of Policy and Planning.
(5) Two members of the Senate or staff
				  designees, one appointed by the Majority Leader of the Senate and one member
				  appointed by the Minority Leader of the Senate.
(6) Two members of the House of
				  Representatives or staff designees, one appointed by the Majority Leader of the
				  House of Representatives, and one member appointed by the Minority Leader of
				  the House of Representatives.
(7)
				  Representatives from each of the following stakeholder groups:
(i) Public PreK-12 education, including
				  administrators, teachers and parents.
(ii) College and university teacher
				  preparation programs.
(iii) College
				  and university administration.
(iv)
				  Civic and business leaders.
(v) At
				  least one student enrolled in a teacher preparation program.
(vi) The State Board of Education.
Pennsylvania Code › Title 4 - ADMINISTRATION › Part I - GOVERNOR's OFFICE › Chapter 6 - ADDITIONAL COUNCILS AND COMMITTEES › Subchapter O - TRAINING AMERICA'S TEACHERS COMMISSION › Section 6.224 - Terms of membership

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(a) Members
				  of the Training America's Teachers Commission (Commission) serve at the
				  pleasure of the Governor.
(b) If a
				  vacancy occurs on the Commission due to resignation, disability or death of a
				  member, the Governor, or other appointing authority, as applicable, should
				  appoint a successor as expeditiously as possible.
Pennsylvania Code › Title 4 - ADMINISTRATION › Part I - GOVERNOR's OFFICE › Chapter 6 - ADDITIONAL COUNCILS AND COMMITTEES › Subchapter O - TRAINING AMERICA'S TEACHERS COMMISSION › Section 6.225 - Compensation

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Members of the Training America's Teachers Commission
					 receive no compensation for their services, except that the members may be
					 reimbursed for actual travel and related expenses in accordance with
					 Commonwealth travel and subsistence policies. (See Chapter 40 (relating to
					 travel and subsistence).)
Pennsylvania Code › Title 4 - ADMINISTRATION › Part I - GOVERNOR's OFFICE › Chapter 6 - ADDITIONAL COUNCILS AND COMMITTEES › Subchapter O - TRAINING AMERICA'S TEACHERS COMMISSION › Section 6.226 - Reports

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The Training America's Teachers Commission (Commission)
					 shall present an initial report to the Governor by December 31, 2005. The
					 Commission shall produce a final report containing recommendations on the
					 teaching preparation programs in this Commonwealth by March 31,
					 2006.
Pennsylvania Code › Title 4 - ADMINISTRATION › Part I - GOVERNOR's OFFICE › Chapter 6 - ADDITIONAL COUNCILS AND COMMITTEES › Subchapter O - TRAINING AMERICA'S TEACHERS COMMISSION › Section 6.227 - Executive agencies

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Agencies under the Governor's jurisdiction shall provide
					 assistance to the Training America's Teachers Commission as requested by the
					 chairperson.
Pennsylvania Code › Title 4 - ADMINISTRATION › Part I - GOVERNOR's OFFICE › Chapter 6 - ADDITIONAL COUNCILS AND COMMITTEES › Subchapter O - TRAINING AMERICA'S TEACHERS COMMISSION › Section 6.229 - Termination date

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This subchapter shall continue in force until August 10,
					 2006.
Pennsylvania Code › Title 4 - ADMINISTRATION › Part I - GOVERNOR's OFFICE › Chapter 6 - ADDITIONAL COUNCILS AND COMMITTEES › Subchapter P - GOVERNOR'S RENEWABLE AGRICULTURAL ENERGY COUNCIL › Section 6.231 - Functions

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The functions of the Governor's Renewable Agricultural
					 Energy Council are to:
(1) Make
				  recommendations to the Governor on policies, procedures, regulations and
				  legislation that would aid in the development of renewable energy.
(2) Serve as the Governor's liaison to the
				  agricultural community on policies, procedures, regulations and legislation
				  that affect the production of renewable energy to ensure that State government
				  is accessible, accountable and responsive to the constituency developing
				  renewable energy.
(3) Serve as a
				  resource to all departments, commissions and agencies under the Governor's
				  jurisdiction to ensure that these government entities are cognizant of the
				  issues surrounding the development of renewable energy.
(4) Provide guidance and assistance to help
				  industry establish and develop the infrastructure necessary to deliver
				  renewable energy sources to consumers within this Commonwealth.
Pennsylvania Code › Title 4 - ADMINISTRATION › Part I - GOVERNOR's OFFICE › Chapter 6 - ADDITIONAL COUNCILS AND COMMITTEES › Subchapter P - GOVERNOR'S RENEWABLE AGRICULTURAL ENERGY COUNCIL › Section 6.232 - Composition

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The Governor's Renewable Agricultural Energy Council is
					 composed of the following individuals appointed by the Governor:
(1) The Secretary of Agriculture or a
				  designee and the Secretary of Environmental Protection or a designee.
(2) Two representatives from the Department
				  of Environmental Protection.
(3)
				  Two representatives from the Department of Agriculture.
(4) One representative from the State
				  Conservation Commission.
(5) One
				  representative from the Governor's Policy Office.
(6) One representative from the Department of
				  Community and Economic Development.
(7) One representative from the
				  Legislature.
(8) One representative
				  from the United States Department of Agriculture.
(9) One representative from a local
				  government entity.
(10) Five active
				  farmers who implement, use or produce agricultural energy inputs.
(11) Four individuals with knowledge and
				  expertise in agricultural energy and environmental law, regulation and
				  research, including ethanol, biodiesel, wind energy, methane and
				  gasification.
(12) Four individuals
				  from colleges/universities specializing in various sectors of agricultural
				  energy development and one individual specializing in agricultural crop based
				  energy.
Pennsylvania Code › Title 4 - ADMINISTRATION › Part I - GOVERNOR's OFFICE › Chapter 6 - ADDITIONAL COUNCILS AND COMMITTEES › Subchapter P - GOVERNOR'S RENEWABLE AGRICULTURAL ENERGY COUNCIL › Section 6.233 - Chairpersons

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The Secretaries of Agriculture and Environmental Protection
					 serve as co-chairpersons of the Governor's Renewable Agricultural Energy
					 Council on a rotating basis. Each term as chairperson lasts 1 year. The
					 Secretary of Agriculture shall serve the initial term.
Pennsylvania Code › Title 4 - ADMINISTRATION › Part I - GOVERNOR's OFFICE › Chapter 6 - ADDITIONAL COUNCILS AND COMMITTEES › Subchapter P - GOVERNOR'S RENEWABLE AGRICULTURAL ENERGY COUNCIL › Section 6.234 - Compensation and expenses

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The members of the Governor's Renewable Agricultural Energy
					 Council (Council) do not receive a salary or per diem allowance for serving as
					 members of the Council but will be reimbursed for actual and necessary expenses
					 incurred in the performance of their duties in accordance with Commonwealth
					 policy. See Chapter 40 (relating to travel and subsistence).
Pennsylvania Code › Title 4 - ADMINISTRATION › Part I - GOVERNOR's OFFICE › Chapter 6 - ADDITIONAL COUNCILS AND COMMITTEES › Subchapter P - GOVERNOR'S RENEWABLE AGRICULTURAL ENERGY COUNCIL › Section 6.235 - Terms

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(a) The terms of
				  the Secretaries of Agriculture and Environmental Protection are concurrent with
				  their holding public office.
(b)
				  The remaining members of the Governor's Renewable Agricultural Energy Council
				  serve at the pleasure of the Governor and may be removed at the will of the
				  Governor.
Pennsylvania Code › Title 4 - ADMINISTRATION › Part I - GOVERNOR's OFFICE › Chapter 6 - ADDITIONAL COUNCILS AND COMMITTEES › Subchapter P - GOVERNOR'S RENEWABLE AGRICULTURAL ENERGY COUNCIL › Section 6.236 - Relationship with other agencies

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Agencies under the jurisdiction of the Governor shall
					 cooperate with and provide any necessary assistance to the Governor's Renewable
					 Agricultural Energy Council (Council) in performing its functions. The Council
					 will receive administrative support from the Department of Agriculture
					 (Department) and will coordinate its functions and activities through the
					 Department's Policy Office.
Pennsylvania Code › Title 4 - ADMINISTRATION › Part I - GOVERNOR's OFFICE › Chapter 6 - ADDITIONAL COUNCILS AND COMMITTEES › Subchapter P - GOVERNOR'S RENEWABLE AGRICULTURAL ENERGY COUNCIL › Section 6.237 - Reports and studies

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The Governor's Renewable Agricultural Energy Council may
					 conduct studies and issue reports deemed necessary on issues affecting the use
					 of renewable energy in this Commonwealth.
Pennsylvania Code › Title 4 - ADMINISTRATION › Part I - GOVERNOR's OFFICE › Chapter 6 - ADDITIONAL COUNCILS AND COMMITTEES › Subchapter P - GOVERNOR'S RENEWABLE AGRICULTURAL ENERGY COUNCIL › Section 6.238 - Procedure

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The Governor's Renewable Agricultural Energy Council is
					 authorized to establish subcommittees, rules and procedures for the effective
					 implementation of its functions consistent with this
					 subchapter.
Pennsylvania Code › Title 4 - ADMINISTRATION › Part I - GOVERNOR's OFFICE › Chapter 6 - ADDITIONAL COUNCILS AND COMMITTEES › Subchapter P - GOVERNOR'S RENEWABLE AGRICULTURAL ENERGY COUNCIL › Section 6.240 - Termination date

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This subchapter remains in effect unless revised or
					 rescinded by the Governor.
Pennsylvania Code › Title 4 - ADMINISTRATION › Part I - GOVERNOR's OFFICE › Chapter 6 - ADDITIONAL COUNCILS AND COMMITTEES › Subchapter S - COMMISSION ON COLLEGE AND CAREER SERVICES › Section 6.261 - Purpose

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The purpose of the Commission on College and Career Success
					 (Commission) is to:
(1) Undertake a
				  comprehensive review of the Commonwealth's laws, regulations and policies to
				  ascertain whether they set clear and consistent expectations for high school
				  success to ensure that all students graduate ready for college and
				  careers.
(2) Conduct qualitative
				  and quantitative research, which includes this Commonwealth, National and
				  international studies.
(3)
				  Encourage and endorse strategies for school districts to increase academic
				  achievement and graduation rates in high school.
(4) Encourage and endorse strategies for
				  higher education to increase retention through the first 2 years of
				  postsecondary education.
(5)
				  Produce a final report that includes recommendations for any necessary changes
				  to legislation, regulations and policies consistent with the mission of the
				  Commission.
Pennsylvania Code › Title 4 - ADMINISTRATION › Part I - GOVERNOR's OFFICE › Chapter 6 - ADDITIONAL COUNCILS AND COMMITTEES › Subchapter S - COMMISSION ON COLLEGE AND CAREER SERVICES › Section 6.262 - Responsibilities

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The responsibilities of the Commission on College and
					 Career Success are to:
(1) Define
				  "college and career ready" in Mathematics, English and Science.
(2) Examine and make specific recommendations
				  for better alignment of academic standards and assessments across the secondary
				  and post-secondary educational sectors as well as industry in this
				  Commonwealth.
(3) Encourage local
				  school districts to adopt a core high school curriculum for all students of
				  this Commonwealth.
(4) Present to
				  the Governor a legislative and regulatory package that would address the needs
				  outlined in their findings.
(5)
				  Investigate policies and programs that ensure a higher number of prepared
				  students enter and remain in our colleges and universities.
Pennsylvania Code › Title 4 - ADMINISTRATION › Part I - GOVERNOR's OFFICE › Chapter 6 - ADDITIONAL COUNCILS AND COMMITTEES › Subchapter S - COMMISSION ON COLLEGE AND CAREER SERVICES › Section 6.263 - Composition and appointments

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(a) The
				  members of the Commission on College and Career Success (Commission) are
				  appointed by the Governor unless otherwise noted and consist of a wide spectrum
				  of stakeholders that include the following:
(1) The Governor.
(2) The Secretary of Education.
(3) Three members of the State Board of
				  Education, one of whom serves as vice-chairperson of the Commission.
(4) Three representatives of higher education
				  institutions of this Commonwealth, one of whom serves as co-chairperson of the
				  Commission.
(5) Three
				  representatives of the business community, one of whom serves as co-chairperson
				  of the Commission.
(6) One local
				  superintendent.
(7) One local high
				  school teacher or principal.
(8)
				  One member of a local board of school directors.
(9) Two members appointed by the Senate, one
				  appointed by the Majority Leader of the Senate and one appointed by the
				  Minority Leader of the Senate.
(10)
				  Two members appointed by the House of Representatives, one appointed by the
				  Majority Leader of the House of Representatives and appointed by the Minority
				  Leader of the House of Representatives.
Pennsylvania Code › Title 4 - ADMINISTRATION › Part I - GOVERNOR's OFFICE › Chapter 6 - ADDITIONAL COUNCILS AND COMMITTEES › Subchapter S - COMMISSION ON COLLEGE AND CAREER SERVICES › Section 6.264 - Terms of membership

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(a) Members
				  of the Commission on College and Career Success (Commission) serve at the
				  pleasure of the Governor.
(b) If a
				  vacancy occurs on the Commission due to resignation, disability or death of a
				  member, the Governor or other appointing authority, as applicable, should
				  appoint a successor as expeditiously as possible.