which there is a quorum shall be deemed to be an act of the
advisory committee.
(d) Terms.--
(1) The terms of the members under subsection (a) shall
be concurrent with their holding of the public office.
(2) Members appointed under subsection (b) shall serve
three-year terms as long as they represent the interest of
the membership class for which they were appointed, and shall
serve until their successors are 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 helps 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 their needs.
(3) Serve as a resource to all departments, commissions
and agencies under the Governor's jurisdiction to ensure that
these government entities are cognizant of the needs of
immigrants and that their respective services and programs
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