The functions of the commission are to:

Terms Used In Nebraska Statutes 81-2604

  • State: when applied to different states of the United States shall be construed to extend to and include the District of Columbia and the several territories organized by Congress. See Nebraska Statutes 49-801

(1) Promote state and federal legislation beneficial to the African American community in Nebraska;

(2) Coordinate programs relating to the African American community in Nebraska regarding housing, education, welfare, medical and dental care, employment, economic development, law and order, and related problems;

(3) Work with other state and federal government agencies and federal and state elected officials in the development of programs in areas mentioned in subdivision (2) of this section;

(4) Keep the Governor’s office apprised of the situation in the African American community in Nebraska;

(5) Administer sections 81-2601 to 81-2607 ;

(6) Provide the public with information and education relevant to African American affairs in Nebraska; and

(7) Develop programs to encourage the total involvement of African American people in activities for the common benefit of the African American community.