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2012 Delaware Code
Title 31 - Welfare
CHAPTER 30. STATE HUMAN RELATIONS COMMISSION
§ 3001. Creation; composition; vacancies; compensation.

Universal Citation:
31 DE Code § 3001 (2012 through 146th Gen Ass)
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(a) There is created a State Human Relations Commission which shall consist of 28 members. Each county of the State shall be represented by 7 members, and 7 members shall be selected without regard to the county in which they reside. The members shall be appointed by the Governor and shall be broadly representative of various racial and cultural groups of the State. Seven of the original members shall be appointed for a term of 1 year, 7 for a term of 2 years, 7 for a term of 3 years and 7 for a term of 4 years. Thereafter, all appointments shall be made for terms of 4 years.

(b) In the event of death, removal or resignation of a member, a successor shall be appointed to serve for the unexpired term.

(c) Members shall serve without compensation but shall be reimbursed for actual and necessary expenses; provided, however, that those Commissioners designated by the Chairperson to serve on hearing panels shall be compensated the sum of $50 per day up to a maximum of $500 in a calendar year for each day spent in attendance of a hearing.

(d) Any member of the Commission who fails to attend 3 consecutive meetings, without reasonable excuse to the Chairperson, or fails to attend at least half of all regular business meetings during any calendar year, shall automatically upon such occurrence be deemed to have resigned from office and the Chairperson shall immediately notify the Governor that a vacancy on the Commission exists and that a replacement must be appointed. The notice shall identify the member deemed to have resigned and the reason therefore.

(e) The Commission shall adopt bylaws that provide for operating procedures such as: election of officers, appointment of committees, designation of a quorum, conducting of meetings, and other matters that will promote the efficient operation of the Commission in the performance of its duties under this chapter.

31 Del. C. 1953, § 3001; 53 Del. Laws, c. 261, § 1; 65 Del. Laws, c. 377, §§ 7, 8; 70 Del. Laws, c. 186, § 1; 75 Del. Laws, c. 356, §§ 3, 4.;

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