TITLE I
THE STATE AND ITS GOVERNMENT

CHAPTER 19-B
COMMISSION ON THE STATUS OF WOMEN

Section 19-B:1

    19-B:1 Commission Established; Vacancy. – There is hereby created a state commission on the status of women, hereinafter called the commission, consisting of 15 members. All members of the commission shall be appointed by the governor and council for terms of 3 years each, provided that 5 persons appointed in 1982 shall serve one year terms, 5 persons appointed in 1982 shall serve 2 year terms, and 5 persons appointed in 1982 shall serve 3 year terms. If a vacancy occurs on the commission, the governor and council shall appoint a new member to fill the vacancy for the remainder of the term.

Source. 1971, 394:2. 1973, 287:1. 1979, 251:1. 1981, 357:3, eff. Jan. 1, 1982.

Section 19-B:1-a

    19-B:1-a Consecutive Terms. – Members of the commission shall be limited to 2 consecutive terms.

Source. 1981, 357:5, eff. Jan. 1, 1985.

Section 19-B:2

    19-B:2 Compensation. – The members of the commission shall receive no compensation and shall not be entitled to reimbursement for expenses but shall be entitled to reimbursement for mileage at the same rate provided for state employees.

Source. 1971, 394:2. 1979, 251:2, eff. Aug. 19, 1979.

Section 19-B:3

    19-B:3 Officers. – The governor and council shall designate the chairman, vice-chairman, secretary and treasurer of the commission.

Source. 1971, 394:2. 1979, 251:3, eff. Aug. 19, 1979.

Section 19-B:4

    19-B:4 Duties. – The duties of the commission shall be as follows:
    I. Stimulate and encourage throughout the state study and revision of the statutes relative to women in this state.
    II. Recommend methods of overcoming discrimination against women in public and private employment and civil and political rights.
    III. Promote more effective methods for enabling women to develop their skills, and continue their education.
    IV. Secure, so far as possible, appropriate recognition of women's accomplishments and contributions to the state.

Source. 1971, 394:2, eff. Aug. 27, 1971.

Section 19-B:5

    19-B:5 Cooperation. – The commission may cooperate with any state or federal agency or any private organization in conducting investigations and studies in the area of the status of women.

Source. 1971, 394:2, eff. Aug. 27, 1971.

Section 19-B:6

    19-B:6 Report. – The commission shall submit a biennial report of its activities to the governor and council and the secretary of state. Said report may include any recommendations it may approve for legislation.

Source. 1971, 394:2. 1987, 288:3, eff. May 25, 1987.

Section 19-B:7

    19-B:7 Authority to Accept Gifts. – The commission may accept any gifts, donations or grants from any source whatsoever provided said gifts, donations or grants so received shall be used exclusively in the furtherance of the duties of the commission.

Source. 1971, 394:2, eff. Aug. 27, 1971.

Section 19-B:8

    19-B:8 Records. – The commission shall file and keep its records in space and facilities made available for such purposes in the offices of the secretary of state by the secretary of state.

Source. 1971, 394:2. 1987, 288:4, eff. May 25, 1987.

Section 19-B:9

    19-B:9 Administratively Attached. – The commission shall be administratively attached to the office of the secretary of state.

Source. 1987, 288:5, eff. May 25, 1987.