15 U.S.C. § 7102 - Duties of the Interagency Committee

15 USC 7102 - Duties of the Interagency Committee

(a) In general 
The Interagency Committee shall
(1) monitor, coordinate, and promote the plans, programs, and operations of the departments and agencies of the Federal Government that may contribute to the establishment and growth of womens business enterprise;
(2) develop and promote new public sector initiatives, policies, programs, and plans designed to foster womens business enterprise;
(3) review, monitor, and coordinate plans and programs, developed in the public sector, which affect the ability of women-owned businesses to obtain capital and credit;
(4) promote and assist, as appropriate, in the development of surveys of women-owned business; and
(5) design a comprehensive plan for a joint public-private sector effort to facilitate growth and development of womens business enterprise, which plan shall, not later than 1 year after October 22, 1994, be submitted to the President for review.
(b) Meetings 
The Interagency Committee shall meet not less than biannually at such times as the Interagency Committee determines to be necessary to perform the duties under subsection (a) of this section. A majority of the members of the Committee shall constitute a quorum for the approval of recommendations or reports issued pursuant to this section.
(c) Interaction with Council 
In performing its duties under subsection (a) of this section, the Interagency Committee shall consult with the Council. The Interagency Committee may meet jointly with the Council at the discretion of the chairperson of the Interagency Committee and the chairperson of the Council, but not less frequently than twice annually. The chairperson of the Interagency Committee shall serve as chairperson of any joint meetings of the Interagency Committee and the Council.

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