SECTIONS 20053-20060 - California Statutes

EDUCATION CODE

SECTION 20053-20060

20053. (a) There is in the California State Library the California
Cultural and Historical Endowment, consisting of the following 10
members:
(1) The State Librarian, who shall serve as chair of the
endowment, or his or her designee.
(2) The Secretary of the Resources Agency, or his or her designee.
(3) The Director of Finance, or his or her designee.
(4) Three members appointed by the Governor.
(5) Two members appointed by the Senate Committee on Rules.
(6) Two members appointed by the Speaker of the Assembly.
(b) Two Members of the Senate, appointed by the Senate Committee
on Rules, and two Members of the Assembly, appointed by the Speaker
of the Assembly, shall meet with the endowment and participate in its
activities to the extent that such participation is not incompatible
with their respective positions as Members of the Legislature.

20054. (a) Appointments to the endowment made pursuant to
paragraphs (4), (5), and (6) of subdivision (a) of Section 20053
shall be persons with distinguished achievements in the fields of
California history and culture, including, but not limited to,
persons with distinguished achievements in the field of California
history, historic preservation, architectural history, historical
museum design and operation, California artistic history, prehistory,
archaeology, or in the cultural achievements of the diverse ethnic
and other groups comprising California's population, including the
native peoples of California.
(b) Appointments to the endowment made pursuant to paragraphs (4),
(5), and (6) of subdivision (a) of Section 20053 shall be
representative of the diverse ethnic and other groups comprising
California's population, and shall be geographically balanced.
(c) The members appointed pursuant to paragraphs (4), (5), and (6)
of subdivision (a) of Section 20053 shall serve at the pleasure of
his or her appointing authority. Members appointed under these
paragraphs of subdivision (a) of Section 20053 shall be compensated
for attendance at regular meetings of the endowment at the rate of
one hundred dollars ($100) per day, and shall be reimbursed for the
actual and necessary expenses, including travel expenses, incurred in
the performance of their duties.

20056. If any member of the endowment is an employee, director, or
officer of any organization that has applied to the endowment for a
grant, that member shall not communicate with any other member of the
endowment or any member of any advisory panel regarding the grant
application and the member shall not be present when the application
is considered by the endowment or advisory panel.

20057. (a) A majority of the total authorized membership of the
endowment shall constitute a quorum for the transaction of any
business under this chapter.
(b) The endowment may adopt regulations as necessary or convenient
for carrying out the purposes of this chapter, including, but not
limited to, establishing grant application criteria and procedures.
Before adopting regulations for grant application criteria and
procedures, the endowment shall conduct public hearings throughout
the state and shall invite persons from diverse groups and ethnic
backgrounds to share their input on the matter.
(c) The endowment may hold hearings, execute agreements, and
perform any acts necessary and proper to carry out the purposes of
this chapter. The endowment may select and contract with other state
agencies and with private entities, including nonprofit
organizations, museums and individuals to provide services necessary
to carry out the purposes of this chapter.

20058. The endowment shall determine the qualifications of, and it
shall appoint and fix the salary of, the executive officer of the
endowment, who shall be exempt from civil service, and shall appoint
such other staff as may be necessary to carry out the powers and
functions set forth in this chapter.

20059. The endowment may appoint one or more advisory committees as
it determines to be useful to its work. Members of advisory
committees shall serve without compensation, but each may be
reimbursed for necessary travel and other expenses incurred in the
performance of official duties.

20060. The endowment may apply for and accept federal grants.
Notwithstanding Section 11005 of the Government Code, the endowment
may receive gifts, donations, subventions, rents, royalties, and
other financial support from public and private sources without
additional approvals. Funds received pursuant to this section, except
for federal grants, shall be deposited in the California Cultural
and Historical Endowment Fund, which is hereby created, and,
notwithstanding Section 13340 of the Government Code, are
continuously appropriated to the endowment for its lawful purposes,
after notification to and approval by the Department of Finance. The
endowment shall report annually to the Legislature on the condition
and status of the fund, and the uses made of moneys in the fund
during the year.