PurposeThe Mary McLeod Bethune Council House National Historic Site Advisory Commission supports the mission of the park by participating in an advisory capacity providing recommendations on issues including visitor experience and community engagement, preservation and access to the site and archival collection.EstablishmentSEC. 4. ADVISORY COMMISSION.(a) ESTABLISHMENT.—There is hereby established the Mary McLeod Bethune Council House National Historic Site Advisory Commission (hereinafter in this Act referred to as the "Commission"). The Commission shall carry out the functions specified in section 3(c) of this Act. (b) MEMBERSHIP.—The Commission shall be composed of 15 members appointed by the Secretary for 4-year terms as follows: (1) 3 members appointed from recommendations submitted by the National Council of Negro Women, Inc.
(2) 2 members appointed from recommendations submitted by other national organizations in which Mary McLeod Bethune played a leadership role. (3) 2 members appointed from recommendations submitted by the Bethune Museum and Archives, Inc. (4) 2 members who shall have professional expertise in the history of African American women. (5) 2 members who shall have professional expertise in archival management. (6) 3 members who shall represent the general public. (7) 1 member who shall have professional expertise in historic preservation. Any member of the Commission appointed for a definite term may serve after the expiration of his or her term until his or her successor is appointed. A vacancy in the Commission shall be filled in the same manner in which the original appointment was made. (c) COMPENSATION.—Members of the Commission shall serve without compensation except that the Secretary is authorized to pay such expenses as are reasonably incurred by the members in carrying out their responsibilities under this Act. (d) OFFICERS.—The Chair and other officers of the Commission shall be elected by a majority of the members of the Commission to serve for terms established by the Commission. (e) BYLAWS, RULES, AND REGULATIONS.—The Commission shall make such bylaws, rules, and regulations as it considers necessary to carry out its functions under this Act. The provisions of section 14(b) of the Federal Advisory Committee Act (5 U.S.C. Appendix) are hereby waived with respect to this Commission. Public Law No. 102-211 MembershipMembers appointed from recommendations submitted by the National Council of Negro Women.Thelma Daley Janice Mathis Alotta Taylor Members appointed from recommendations submitted by other national organizations in which Mary McLeod Bethune played a leadership role. Jamiah Adams Professional expertise in the history of African American women. Bettye Gardner Elizabeth Clark-Lewis Professional expertise in archival management. Kenvi Philips Lopez Matthews Ida Jones Members representing the general public. Barbara Dunn Heather Lawson Sheila Flemming-Hunter Professional expertise in historic preservation. Heather Huyck Maurice Hobson |
Last updated: April 10, 2024