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RSA 19-C American and Canadian French Cultural Exchange Commission

New Hampshire · 19-C · statute

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Contents: 4 provisions
  1. 19-C:1 Commission Established.
  2. 19-C:2 Duties.
  3. 19-C:3 Terms of Office.
  4. 19-C:4 Reports.

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19-C:1 Commission Established.

There is hereby created and established an American and Canadian French cultural exchange commission to consist of 11 members, all of whom shall be American citizens fluent in the French language and residents of the state, to be appointed by the governor and council for terms of 7 years. The governor and council shall designate one of the members as chairman and shall fill vacancies for the unexpired term. The members shall serve without compensation. The commission is authorized to accept any gifts, grants or donations and to disburse and administer the same for the purposes of this chapter with governor and council approval. Source. 1973, 401:1, eff. June 29, 1973. 2000, 185:1, eff. July 25, 2000.

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19-C:2 Duties.

The commission shall establish, maintain and develop cultural ties between French-Canadians and French speaking Americans; foster a special interest in the historical and cultural background of both groups, as well as in the economic, political, social and artistic life of the countries involved; and shall help establish or promote French language programs in the schools of the state. Source. 1973, 401:1, eff. June 29, 1973.

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19-C:3 Terms of Office.

I. Of the members first appointed to the American and Canadian French cultural exchange commission, established under RSA 19-C:1, one shall be appointed for a term of 3 years, 3 for a term of 2 years and 3 for a term of one year. Upon the expiration of the term of any such member, a successor shall be appointed for a term of 7 years. II. Of the 4 members appointed in 2000, one shall be appointed for a term of 3 years, 2 for a term of 2 years, and one for a term of one year. Upon the expiration of the term of any such member, a successor shall be appointed for a term of 7 years. Source. 1973, 401:1, eff. June 29, 1973. 2000, 185:2, eff. July 25, 2000.

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19-C:4 Reports.

The commission shall make interim reports to the governor and the legislature from time to time. Source. 1973, 401:1, eff. June 29, 1973.

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