Governor Bentley to Announce Creation of Office of Minority Affairs

MONTGOMERY – Governor Robert Bentley on Wednesday will sign an executive order creating the Governor’s Office of Minority Affairs.  The office will be responsible for advising the Governor on issues affecting minorities, including women.  The office will  focus on the improvement of the overall quality of life of minorities, specifically in the areas of education, health, economics, political participation and empowerment, housing, employment, civil rights, criminal justice and race relations.

The event is scheduled to begin at 11:30 a.m. in the Old House Chamber at the Alabama Capitol.

Media Release/The Office of Alabama Governor Robert Bentley