Texas Civil Statutes, Article 6252-13a, &, requires that executive orders issued by the Governo~ of Texas be
published in the Register. Appointments made and
serve in those positions a t the plea
council shall be comprised of a b
tributions, or assessments from its members.
(c) assist school personnel in the developme
education exchange programs in the public sc
Executive Orders
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(dl develop career education programs for pu
students which involve practical work in career
fields;
(e) develop a career education plan for Texas
which makes optimum use of career educational
both traditional and nontraditional, to ensure such
responsive to the state's economic and social needs
Establishing the Governor's Council on Career E&ccition.
economy are based; and
WHEREAS, the children and youth of Texas are one of our
greatest resources and upon which the future of this great
state is dependent; and
WHEREAS, the environment of moden society which involves advanced technology in both agriculture and industry
demands that public education ally itself more closely with
these sectors of our society; and
public school system; and
WHEREAS, the total career education resources of Texas
properly mobilized and directed are highly adequate to adapt
to the specialized educational demands of our age; and
WHEREAS, the Governor of Texas is the proper official to
receive input from and coordinate career educational plans
with the educational leaders of the state.
Texas, under the authority vested in me, do hereby create
and establish the Govenor's Council on Career Education,
hereinafter referred to as council.
The council will consist of not more than 20 members appointed by the governor who shall serve for two-year terms a t
the pleasure of the governor. The governor shall designate a
governor.
On or before January 1, 1982, the council shal
plete written report of its activities and recom
the
The council shall meet a t least semia
to the council.
The members of the council shall serve without co
tion and shall be responsible for their expenses.
All agencies of state and local governments are.
directed to cooperate with and assist the council in
f ~ n n a n c eof its duties.
This executive order shall be effective immediately
rescinded by me.
Issued n Austin, Texas, on October 16,1981.
William P Clements, Jr.
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Governor of Texas
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