81-8,265 Commission; functions. - Nebraska Statutes

81-8,265. Commission; functions.The functions of the commission shall be to:(1) Gather and disseminate information and conduct hearings, conferences,and special studies on problems and programs concerning Latino-Americans;(2) Serve the needs of Latino-Americans, especiallyin the fields of education, employment, health, housing, welfare, and recreationby offering such services as it may establish for the translation of documentsand for the direct assistance of clients, exclusive of legal representation,in matters relating to any federal department or agency or any departmentor agency of the state or a political subdivision thereof;(3) Develop, coordinate, and assist public and private organizationsand coordinate and assist the efforts of state departments and agencies toserve the needs of Latino-Americans;(4) Propose new programs concerning Latino-Americans;(5) Evaluate existing programs and proposed legislation concerning Latino-Americans;(6) Stimulate public awareness of the problems of Latino-Americans by conducting a program ofpublic education and encourage the Governor and the Legislature to developprograms to deal with these problems; and(7) Conduct training programs for community leadership and service projectstaff. SourceLaws 1972, LB 1081, § 4; Laws 1983, LB 83, § 1; Laws 2010, LB139, § 2.Effective Date: July 15, 2010