Chapter 4.1. International Genocide Memorial of California Government Code >> Division 7. >> Title 1. >> Chapter 4.1.
(a) There is in state government the International Genocide
Memorial Commission composed of nine members, as follows:
(1) Two members appointed by the Speaker of the Assembly, at least
one of whom shall be a Member of the Assembly. The nonlegislative
member shall be a genocide survivor or a descendant of a genocide
survivor.
(2) Two members appointed by the Senate Committee on Rules, at
least one of whom shall be a Member of the Senate. The nonlegislative
member shall be a genocide survivor or a descendant of a genocide
survivor.
(3) Five members appointed by the Governor, one of whom shall be a
member of the Governor's staff or a Governor's appointee in the
executive branch of state government and at least four of whom shall
be genocide survivors or descendants of genocide survivors.
(b) The members shall elect one of their number to serve as
chairperson.
(c) Members of the Legislature shall serve on the commission as ex
officio members without vote and shall participate in the activities
of the commission to the extent that the participation is not
incompatible with their legislative duties.
(d) Members of the commission may select representatives to attend
commission activities if they themselves are unable to attend.
(e) Members of the commission shall receive no compensation but,
except for the legislative members, shall receive per diem and
expenses while engaged in commission activities.
(a) The construction of a memorial to California's genocide
survivors in the Capitol Historic Region is hereby authorized. The
actual construction of the memorial may not proceed without the prior
approval of the Department of General Services and the Capitol Park
Master Plan Group.
(b) The department shall not begin construction of the memorial
until the master plan of the State Capitol Park is approved and
adopted by the Joint Committee on Rules.
(c) Funds for the construction of the memorial shall be provided
through private contributions. The commission may receive
contributions for this purpose.
(d) The department, in consultation with the International
Genocide Memorial Commission, shall seek to accomplish the following
goals:
(1) Review the preliminary design plans to identify potential
maintenance concerns.
(2) Compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act and other
safety concerns.
(3) Review and approval of proper California Environmental Quality
Act documents prepared for work at the designated historic property.
(4) Review of final construction documents to ensure that all
requirements are met.
(5) Preparation of the right of entry permit outlining the final
area of work, final construction documents, construction plans, the
contractor hired to perform the work, insurance, bonding, provisions
for damage to state property, and inspection requirements.
With respect to the design and construction of the memorial,
the commission may do all of the following:
(a) Establish a schedule for design, construction, and dedication
of the memorial.
(b) Implement procedures to solicit designs for the memorial and
devise a selection process for the choice of the design.
(c) Select individuals or organizations to provide fundraising
services and to construct the memorial.
(d) Review and monitor the design and construction of the memorial
and establish a program for the dedication of the memorial.
(e) Report to the Legislature biannually through the Joint
Committee on Rules on the progress of the memorial notwithstanding
Section 7550.5.
(a) No state moneys shall be expended for any of the purposes
specified in this chapter. Funds for the construction of the
memorial shall be provided exclusively through private contributions
for this purpose.
(b) If the memorial is constructed, the commission shall maintain
the memorial by providing for all necessary funding and resources.