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| Review and comment on any proposed state legislation and
regulations that would affect the Latino and Puerto Rican population in
the State and provide to the members of the Connecticut General Assembly
copies of any such comments. Advise and provide information to the Governor and the General Assembly on the state's policies concerning the Latino and Puerto Rican community. Adviser the Governor and the General Assembly concerning the coordination and administration of state programs serving the Latino and Puerto Rican population. Maintain a liaison between the Latino and Puerto Rican community and governmental entities including, but not limited to, the General Assembly. Encourage Latino and Puerto Rican representation at all levels of state government, inlcuding state boards and commissions, and maintain an accessible list of prospective appointees who are members of the Latino and Puerto Rican community. Secure appropriate recognition of the accomplishments and contributions of Latino and Puerto Rican populations in the state. Work in consultation with the joint committee of the General Assembly having cognizance of matters relating to legislative management for the purpose of establishing a plan of short-term and long-term initiatives based on the needs of the Latino and Puerto Rican community. Prepare and submit to the Governor an annual report concerning its activities wit any appropriate recommendations concerning the Latino and Puerto Rican population in the state and submit a copy of the report to the joint committee of the General Assembly having cognizance of matters relating to legislative management, which committee shall distribute a copy of the report to each member of the General Assembly. |
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State of Connecticut
Latino and Puerto Rican Affairs Commission 03/27/2008 |
