About the Governor's Advisory Council on Hispanic Affairs (GACHA)
GACHA Vision
The Governor’s Council on Hispanic Affairs is recognized as the leading voice for Hispanics in Delaware.
GACHA Mission
We, the members of the Governor’s Council on Hispanic Affairs, have the mission of serving as a leading voice and a bridge between the Hispanic community in Delaware and state government.
Governor’s Advisory Council on Hispanic Affairs mission is to serve as a representative voice on issues and concerns pertaining to health, education, social services, civil and human rights, legal and legislative matters, employment, finance, and any other areas that may impact the equality, service, and treatment of Delaware’s Hispanic community. We serve the Governor and the people of Delaware by fostering the progress of communication and delivery of services to Delaware’s Hispanic community.
Governor’s Advisory Council on Hispanic Affairs (GACHA), formed by an Executive Order signed by Governor Michael Castle in 1985 and reissued by Governor Thomas R. Carper in 1995 (included at the end of this report), has the critical roles of advising the Governor of Delaware and serving as a bridge between Hispanic Delawareans and their state government.
GACHA’s three objectives are focused on service, commitment, and dedication. The Council considers its responsibilities to include the following:
- Staying informed about all aspects of Hispanic life in Delaware, by fact-finding, gathering data, requesting reports from state agencies, and commissioning studies.
- Becoming experts on the services provided by the state to Hispanic Delawareans, including life skills, translation services, and advocacy.
- Keeping the Governor informed and up to date with issues affecting the Hispanic community in the state, and advising the Governor and her cabinet on Hispanic issues. Educating the Administration in the areas of cultural sensitivity and barriers to service.
- Communicating with the Hispanic community—and the community at large—regarding issues unique to Hispanic Delawareans, through public hearings and other channels.
- Proposing legislation and policy changes, as appropriate.
Through the work we do and the issues we address, GACHA serves the Governor, her administration, and the State as a whole. The Council is also grateful for the support it receives from the Delaware General Assembly, and pledges to remain mindful of the GA’s vision for the people of Delaware.
