Illinois § 20

§ 20.

Native American Employment Plan Advisory Council. (a) The Native American Employment Plan Advisory Council is created. The Advisory Council shall consist of 11 members, each of whom shall be a Native American subject matter expert, appointed by the Governor. Ex officio liaison members shall be appointed by the Director or Secretary of each of the following agencies: (1) Department on Aging; (2) Department of Children and Family Services; (3) Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity; (4) Department of Corrections; (5) Department of Employment Security; (6) Department of Human Services; (7) Department of Human Rights; (8) Department of Healthcare and Family Services; (9) Department of Public Health; and (10) Department of Transportation. (b) Members of the Native American Employment Plan Advisory Council who are appointed by the Governor shall serve without compensation. Ex officio liaison members shall not receive any compensation in addition to their regular salary. All members of the Council shall be reimbursed for their reasonable and necessary expenses from funds appropriated for that purpose. (c) The Native American Employment Plan Advisory Council shall appoint a Native American Employment Coordinator. In addition to any other duties which may be prescribed by law, the duties of the Native American Employment Coordinator under this Act shall be determined by the Council. (d) The Native American Employment Plan Advisory Council shall examine: (1) the prevalence and impact of Native Americans employed by State government; (2) the barriers faced by Native Americans who seek employment or promotional opportunities in State government; and (3) possible incentives that could be offered to foster the employment and promotion of Native Americans in State government. (e) The Council shall meet quarterly to provide consultation to State agencies and the Native American Employment Coordinator. (f) The Native American Employment Plan Advisory Council shall receive administrative support from the Department of Central Management Services and shall issue an annual report of its activities each year on or before February 1, beginning February 1, 2021. (Source: P.A. 101-534, eff. 1-1-20.)