Arizona Administrative Register Governor's Executive Orders/Proclamations
The Commission members will serve as community supporters for the improved health status of women and families in Arizona. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and caused to be affixed the Great Seal of the State of Arizona.
Jane Dee Hull
Governor DONE at the Capitol in Phoenix on this Tenth Day of October Two Thousand and of the Independence of the United States of America the Two Hundred and Twenty-fourth.
ATTEST:
Betsey Bayless
Secretary of State EXECUTIVE ORDER 2000-18 (Supersedes Executive Order 96-10) Head Start Collaboration Advisory Council
WHEREAS, Head Start grantee agencies in Arizona are recognized as having a positive influence on the health, safety and well-being of young children and their families by providing early childhood services; and WHEREAS, young children and their families are provided, through Head Start programs in Arizona, individualized early childhood learning experiences, health services, nutrition programs, parent involvement in program planning and operation, as well as social and mental health services; and WHEREAS, interagency collaboration among state, federal, private and public community-based agencies would foster, advance and promote efficient use of resources and effective delivery of program services to young children and their families; and WHEREAS, the Division for Children in the Governor's Office of Community Policy strives to promote and advance the strength and well-being of Arizona's children and families; and WHEREAS, the Division for Children has been awarded a Head Start State Collaboration Grant from the Federal Department of Health and Human Services that requires for the duration of the grant the formation of an advisory council to enhance self-sufficiency and lead to positive life outcomes for low-income families and children; and WHEREAS, the Advisory Council may determine technical research and program information necessary for the Council to effectively plan for collaborative activities; NOW, THEREFORE, I, Jane Dee Hull, Governor of the State of Arizona, by virtue of the authority vested in me by the Constitution and laws of this state, hereby order the following: The Arizona Head Start Collaboration Advisory Council (the "Advisory Council") is hereby established to advise and help in the development, implementation and evaluation of a statewide plan that will include policies and program practices to promote collaboration among federal, state, public and private agencies that serve the health, well-being and developmental needs of young children and their families. 1. The Advisory Council shall consist of twenty-six voting members appointed by the Governor. Members of the Council shall include: a. b. c. d. e. f. Directors or designees of State agencies that serve the developmental needs of young children. Representatives of public or private community-based organizations that deliver services to children and their families. Members of the business community. Citizens interested in children and youth programs. Elected officials. The President of the Arizona Head Start Association.
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g. h. i. j. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. A representative of a rural Head Start grantee agency. A representative of an urban Head Start grantee agency. A parent of Arizona child enrolled in Head Start. A representative of a Tribal Head Start grantee agency.
k. A representative of a Migrant Head Start grantee agency. Terms of the members shall be three years and at the pleasure of the Governor. The Governor shall serve as the Honorary Chairman. The Governor shall appoint two Co-Chairs. Members or designees shall not send alternates to represent them at Council meetings. The Governor may remove a member for three consecutive unexcused absences from Council meetings. The Advisory Council shall review the status of early childhood programs and comprehensive services for young children and families. These programs and services may include, but are not limited to, health care, child care, welfare, early childhood education, community service programs, literacy and activities relating to children with special needs. The Advisory Council shall make recommendations to the Governor for the development and application of interagency strategies, public policies and legislative initiatives that will promote children's developmental needs, family self-sufficiency, communication, partnerships and good service delivery practices. The Division for Children shall be responsible for processing and submitting technical reports, documents and public information regarding the activities and progress of the Advisory Council.
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and caused to be affixed the Great Seal of the State of Arizona.
Jane Dee Hull
Governor DONE, at the Capitol in Phoenix this Eleventh day of October in the Year Two Thousand and of the Independence of the United States Two Hundred and Fourth.
ATTEST:
Betsey Bayless
Secretary of State EXECUTIVE ORDER 2000-19 To Allocate Funds to Ensure Continuation of Health CAre for Persons Served by the El Pueblo Clinic in Tucson
WHEREAS, the El Pueblo Clinic in Tucson, a nonprofit, community-controlled entity, has been providing primary care medical services to low-income residents of South Tucson since 1974; and WHEREAS, the El Pueblo Clinic provides medical services to patients with private health insurance, public-sponsored health insurance, and the working poor; and WHEREAS, the El Pueblo Clinic provided over 7,000 essential primary care visits to more than 3,000 children and adults in fiscal year 2000; and WHEREAS, the El Pueblo Clinic is the only source of affordable, conveniently located medical care in South Central Tucson; and WHEREAS, circumstances not under the clinic's control occurred in 1999 that resulted in a disruption of services which placed the clinic in financial jeopardy and created a situation whereby many patients went without care thereby jeopardizing their health and well-being; and
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