Amend the concurrent resolution, as and if amended, page 2, by striking lines 26 through 34 and inserting therein the following:
/ American Awareness Day in South Carolina; and
Whereas, in order to properly serve the Native American and other minority interests in this State, the Commission for Minority Affairs needs and deserves the ability to meet, carry out its statutory duties, and conduct business on behalf of Native Americans and other minorities in this State, whether or not a quorum of the total membership of the Commission's board has been appointed or continues to serve in office;
Whereas, in order to clarify that it is the intent of the General Assembly that the Commission for Minority Affairs meet, carry out its statutory duties, and conduct business as provided in Chapter 31 of Title 1, notwithstanding any contrary opinion of law and whether or not a quorum of the total membership of the Commission's board has been appointed or continues to serve in office. Now, therefore,
Be it resolved by the House of Representatives, the Senate concurring:
That the members of the South Carolina General Assembly, by this resolution, recognize November as National Native American History Month and declare November 18, 2013, as Native American Awareness Day in South Carolina.
That the Commission for Minority Affairs meet, carry out its statutory duties, and conduct business on behalf of Native Americans and other minorities as provided in Chapter 31, Title 1, notwithstanding any contrary opinion of law and whether or not a quorum of the total membership of the Commission's board has been appointed or continues to serve in office. /
Renumber sections to conform.
Amend title to conform.