Section 6310 Of Chapter 4.1. International Genocide Memorial From California Government Code >> Division 7. >> Title 1. >> Chapter 4.1.
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. (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.