PENNSYLVANIA, January 25 - by the majority of the members present at a meeting in which

there is a quorum shall be deemed to be an act of the

advisory committee.

(d) Terms.--The following shall apply:

(1) The terms of the members under subsection (a) shall

be concurrent with their holding of the public office.

(2) A member appointed under subsection (b) shall serve

a three-year term as long as they represent the interest of

the membership class for which they were appointed and shall

serve until a successor is appointed.

(e) Chairperson.--The secretary shall serve as chairperson

of the advisory committee.

(f) Expenses of members.--Members of the advisory committee

shall receive no compensation for their services. Members who

are not employees of State government shall be reimbursed at

established Commonwealth rates for expenses incurred in the

performance of their duties on the advisory committee.

Section 503. Powers and duties of advisory committee.

(a) General rule.--The advisory committee shall:

(1) Make recommendations to the Governor and the

secretary on policies, procedures, regulations and

legislation that help to attract, retain and integrate

immigrants into this Commonwealth's society.

(2) Serve as the Governor's liaison to new Americans on

policies, procedures, regulations and legislation that affect

immigrants, in order to ensure that State government is

accessible, accountable and responsive to the needs of

immigrants.

(3) Serve as a resource to all departments, commissions

and agencies under the Governor's jurisdiction to ensure that

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