TITLE 42

State Affairs and Government

CHAPTER 42-58

American and Canadian French Cultural Exchange Commission

SECTION 42-58-1



   § 42-58-1  Commission established. –

There shall be an American and Canadian French cultural exchange commission to

consist of nine (9) members, all of whom shall be American citizens of French

Canadian ancestry and residents of the state; three (3) of whom shall be

appointed by the speaker of the house of representatives; three (3) of whom

shall be appointed by the lieutenant governor; and three (3) of whom shall be

appointed by the governor. This commission shall establish, maintain, and

develop cultural ties between French-Canadians and Franco-Americans; foster a

special interest in the historical and cultural background of both groups, as

well as in the economic, political, social, and artistic life of the countries

involved; and shall help establish or promote French language programs in the

schools of the state.



History of Section.

(P.L. 1972, ch. 174, § 1; P.L. 1980, ch. 46, § 1.)