Current through Register Vol. 54, No. 44, November 2, 2024
(a)
Executive Director of the Commission. Under the act, there is
an Executive Director of the Commission who serves as the executive officer and
secretary of the Commission. The Commission and the Secretary jointly employ
and fix the compensation of the Executive Director. The Executive Director,
with approval of the Commission and the Secretary, may employ additional
professional and clerical personnel as may be necessary to carry out the duties
and responsibilities of the Commission. The Department will provide adequate
space and equipment to facilitate the activities of the Commission. The duties
of the Executive Director are as follows:
(1)
The Executive Director will serve as the executive officer of the Commission
without the right to vote.
(2) The
Executive Director will serve as the administrative liaison of the Commission
with the Legislature, agencies and bureaus of the Department and the State and
Federal government, local education agencies and organizations with which the
Commission has common interests.
(3) The Executive Director will manage the
administrative details of meetings of the Commission and committees established
by the Commission, including the preparation of agendas, minutes and records of
action, and the proper circulation of notices of meetings of the
Commission.
(4) The Executive
Director will obtain, organize and provide information and materials pertinent
to and prepare reports for the work of the Commission.
(5) The Executive Director will assist
committees of the Commission involved in studies and hearings, research
projects and literature reviews.
(6) The Executive Director will monitor and
inform the Commission of actions of the State Board, the Department, and other
agencies and organizations whose actions and interests are congruent with those
of the Commission.
(7) The
Executive Director will monitor and inform the Commission of legislation
affecting the responsibilities of the Commission.
(8) The Executive Director will supervise
Commission staff persons.
(9) The
Executive Director will, with the advice and consent of the Commission's ad hoc
budget committee, prepare and present budgets on behalf of the Commission to
the Department.
(10) The Executive
Director will act as the public relations officer of the Commission, as
directed by the Chairperson and the Commission.
(11) The Executive Director will perform
related work as required by the Commission.
(b)
Commission counsel.
Under the act, the Governor, through the Office of General Counsel,
will provide legal advice and assistance as the Commission may
require.
