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Permanent Commission on the Status of Latinos and Latinas
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LegislativePurpose
The commission shall be a resource to the commonwealth on issues affecting Latinos and Latinas. It shall be a primary function of the commission to make policy recommendations, based on research and analysis, to the general court and executive agencies that: (i) ensure Latinos and Latinas equitably benefit from and have access to government services in the same manner as other citizens of the commonwealth; (ii) amend laws, policies and practices that have benefited citizens of the commonwealth to the exclusion of Latinos and Latinas; and (iii) promote solutions that address the impact of discrimination against Latinos and Latinas. Further, the commission shall: (A) promote research and be a clearinghouse and source of information on issues pertaining to Latinos and Latinas in the commonwealth; (B) inform the public and leaders of business, education, human services, health care, judiciary, state and local governments and the media of the historical and current implications of systemic racism on the Latino and Latina community across the commonwealth and the unique cultural, social, ethnic, economic and educational issues affecting Latinos and Latinas in the commonwealth; (C) serve as a liaison between government and private interest groups with regard to matters of unique interest and concern to Latinos and Latinas in the commonwealth; (D) identify and recommend qualified Latinos and Latinas for appointive positions at all levels of government, including boards and commissions; (E) assess programs and practices in all state agencies as they affect Latinos and Latinas using a racial equity framework; (F) advise executive agencies and the general court on the potential effect on Latinos and Latinas of proposed legislation and regulations using a racial equity framework; (G) monitor executive and legislative action purported to eliminate systemic racism for its impact on Latinos and Latinas using a racial equity framework; and (H) generally undertake activities designed to enable the commonwealth to realize the full benefit of the skills, talents and cultural heritage of Latinos and Latinas in the commonwealth.Legal Authority
Board Members
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| Member↓↓ | Seat Name | Appointing Authority | Term End Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Liliane Costa | Seat 5 | Senate President | - |
| Norieliz Dejesus | Seat 9 | Governor | September 30, 2024 |
| Ms. Eneida Roman Esquire | Seat 4 | Senate President | - |
| Zoila Ruiz | Seat 8 | Governor | September 30, 2024 |
| - | Seat 1 | House of Representatives | - |
| - | Seat 2 | House of Representatives | - |
| - | Seat 3 | House of Representatives | - |
| - | Seat 6 | Senate President | - |
| - | Seat 7 | Governor | - |