Secretary of State
executive order #378
Relating to the Creation of the Position of Special Assistant to the Governor for Globalization
WHEREAS, the growth of Wisconsin's economy and the continued financial well-being of Wisconsin's citizens is increasingly related to the international economy; and
WHEREAS, Wisconsin has superb educational and governmental institutions which have much to contribute to the world-wide community; and
WHEREAS, there is a need for Wisconsin's private sector and Wisconsin's educational and governmental institutions to coordinate current globalization efforts and work together to develop new globalization programs;
NOW, THEREFORE, I, TOMMY G. THOMPSON, Governor of the State of Wisconsin, by virtue of the authority vested in me by the Constitution and laws of the state of Wisconsin, do hereby:
Create the position of Special Assistant to the Governor for Globalization (hereinafter "Special Assistant"); and
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Provide that the Special Assistant shall be appointed by the Governor to serve at the pleasure of the Governor; and
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Provide that the Special Assistant shall have the following duties:
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Coordinate current programs and develop new programs that continue the state's successful record in international trade; and
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Facilitate implementation of the recommendations of the Governor's Wisconsin International Trade Council Taskforce on International Education; and
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Provide policy counsel for technology advances that will enhance current and create new state globalization efforts; and
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Evaluate and pilot programs that extend the Wisconsin Idea beyond the borders of the state through the creation of overseas offices/facilities and the development of international education/business/agricultureal consortiums.
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Require all agencies of the State of Wisconsin to coordinate globalization efforts with the special Assistant; and
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Require the Special Assistant to submit a report each year to the Governor that shall summarize the status of the State's globalization efforts and recommend programs that should be implemented to facilitate globalization.
IN TESTIMONY WHERE OF, I have hereunto set my hand and caused the Great Seal of the State of Wisconsin to be affixed. Done at the Capitol in the city of Madison this twenty-third day of August in the year one thousand nine hundred and ninety-nine.
TOMMY G. THOMPSON
Governor
By the governor:
DOUGLAS LA FOLLETTE
Secretary of State
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Relating to licensure and regulation of physician assistants.
Submitted by Department of Regulation and Licensing.
Report received from Agency, August 25, 1999.
Referred to committee on Human Services and Aging, August 26, 1999
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The committee on Insurance, Tourism, Transportation and Corrections reports and recommends:
Relating to elderly and disabled transportation capital assistance program.
No action taken.
Roger Breske
Chairperson
The committee on Labor reports and recommends:
Relating to ability to and availability for work, unemployment insurance (UI) notices and forms, and exceptional circumstances for failing to apply for UI.
No action taken.
Jim Baumgart
Chairperson
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Senator Risser, with unanimous consent, asked that the Senate adjourn until Tuesday, August 31 at 10:00 A.M..
Adjourned.
10:01 A.M.
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Senate amendment 2 to Senate Bill 71 offered by Senator Breske.
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Corrections In:
1999 Senate Bill 218
Prepared by the Legislative Reference Bureau
(August 24, 1999)
1. Page 3, line 2: delete "29. b." and substitute "29. a. or b.".
2. Page 3, line 2: delete "29. d." and substitute "29. a., b. or c.".
