Part 27A.  Martin Luther King, Jr. Commission.

§ 143B‑426.34A.  Martin Luther King, Jr. Commission – creation; powers and duties.

There is hereby created the Martin Luther King, Jr. Commission of the Department of Administration.  The Martin Luther King, Jr. Commission shall have the following functions and duties:

(1) To encourage appropriate ceremonies and activities throughout the State relating to the observance of the legal holiday honoring Martin Luther King, Jr.'s birthday;

(2) To provide advice and assistance to local governments and private organizations across the State with respect to the observance of such holiday; and

(3) To promote among the people of North Carolina an awareness and appreciation of the life and work of Martin Luther King, Jr. (1993, c. 502.)