TITLE I
THE STATE AND ITS GOVERNMENT
CHAPTER 19-I
STATE COMMISSION ON THE STATUS OF MEN
Section 19-I:1
19-I:1 Commission Established; Members; Appointment and Vacancy. –
I. There is hereby created a state commission on the status of men, hereinafter called the commission, consisting of 7 members.
II. All members of the commission shall be appointed by the governor and council for terms of 3 years each, provided that the initial appointees to the commission shall serve the following terms:
(a) The first 2 persons appointed shall serve one-year terms.
(b) The second 2 persons appointed shall serve 2-year terms.
(c) The last 3 persons appointed shall serve 3-year terms.
III. At least one member shall be invited from the university system of New Hampshire.
IV. 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. 2002, 267:2, eff. July 1, 2002.
Section 19-I:2
19-I: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. 2002, 267:2, eff. July 1, 2002.
Section 19-I:3
19-I:3 Officers. –
The governor and council shall designate the chairperson, vice-chairperson, secretary, and treasurer of the commission.
Source. 2002, 267:2, eff. July 1, 2002.
Section 19-I:4
19-I:4 Duties. –
The duties of the commission shall include, but not be limited to:
I. Examining issues and effects of cultural biases and stereotyping beginning with childhood experiences and progress in public schools, and extending to include a study of male suicide and adult concerns such as family relations, promoting education, and policies which bring fathers and children closer together.
II. Studying health problems unique to men or which predominantly affect men, and making appropriate recommendations.
III. Promoting initiatives and programs that will enable men to develop career skills and continue their education so that they become productive and responsible citizens.
Source. 2002, 267:2, eff. July 1, 2002.
Section 19-I:5
19-I:5 Cooperation. –
The commission shall cooperate with any state or federal agency or any private organization in conducting investigations and studies in the area of the status of men. All state agencies shall assist the commission in carrying out its duties.
Source. 2002, 267:2, eff. July 1, 2002.
Section 19-I:6
19-I:6 Report. –
The commission shall submit a biennial report of its activities on or before November 1 to the governor and council, the commissioner of administrative services, the president of the senate, and the speaker of the house. The report shall include any recommendations the commission finds for the general court to consider.
Source. 2002, 267:2, eff. July 1, 2002.
Section 19-I:7
19-I:7 Funding; Authority to Accept Gifts. –
The commission may accept any gifts, donations, or grants from any source whatsoever provided the gifts, donations, or grants so received shall be used exclusively in the furtherance of the duties of the commission. No state general funds shall be appropriated to the commission for any purpose.
Source. 2002, 267:2, eff. July 1, 2002.
Section 19-I:8
19-I: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. 2002, 267:2, eff. July 1, 2002.
Section 19-I:9
19-I:9 Administratively Attached. –
The commission shall be administratively attached to the department of administrative services.
Source. 2002, 267:2, eff. July 1, 2002.