California Government Code CHAPTER 3.3 - Commission on Asian and Pacific Islander American Affairs

  • Section 8255.
    The Legislature finds and declares all of the following:(a) The Asian and Pacific Islander American (APIA) community is the fastest growing community in the State of...
  • Section 8255.5.
    The following definitions govern this chapter:(a) “Commission” means the Commission on Asian and Pacific Islander American Affairs.(b) “APIA” means Asian and Pacific Islander American.(Added by Stats. 2002,...
  • Section 8256.
    (a) There is established in state government the Commission on Asian and Pacific Islander American Affairs, which shall be comprised of 13 members appointed in accordance...
  • Section 8256.5.
    (a) A majority of the appointed members of the commission shall constitute a quorum to conduct business, but the commission may establish a lesser quorum for...
  • Section 8257.
    The commission shall do all of the following:(a) Advise the Governor, the Legislature, and state agencies, departments, and commissions on issues relating to the social and...
  • Section 8258.
    By December 1 of each year, the commission shall submit an annual report to the Governor and the Legislature detailing activities undertaken by the commission...
  • Section 8259.
    With respect to its duties under Section 8257, the commission shall be an advisory commission only, and there shall be no right or obligation on...
  • Section 8259.5.
    (a) The commission may apply for and accept grants and receive gifts, donations, and other financial support from public or private sources for purposes of this...

Last modified: October 22, 2018