15H.2 - IOWA COMMISSION ON VOLUNTEER SERVICE ESTABLISHED.
15H.2 IOWA COMMISSION ON VOLUNTEER SERVICE
ESTABLISHED.
1. The governor shall establish the Iowa commission on volunteer
service which shall be part of the governor's office. The governor
shall appoint the commission's members.
2. The mission of the commission is to advise and assist in the
development and implementation of a comprehensive, statewide plan for
promoting volunteer involvement and citizen participation in Iowa, as
well as to serve as the state's liaison to national and state
organizations which support the commission's mission.
3. The commission shall do all of the following:
a. Prepare a three-year national service plan as called for
under the federal National and Community Service Trust Act of 1993.
b. Fulfill federal program administration requirements,
including provision of health care and child care for program
participants.
c. Submit annual state applications for federal funding of
commission-selected AmeriCorps programs.
d. Integrate AmeriCorps programs, the corporation for
national and community service program, and the older American
volunteer program into the state strategic service plan.
e. Conduct local outreach to develop a comprehensive and
inclusive state service plan and coordinate with existing programs in
order to prevent unnecessary competition for private sources of
funding.
f. Provide technical assistance to service programs,
including the development of training methods and curriculum
materials.
g. Develop a statewide recruitment and placement system for
individuals interested in community service opportunities.
h. Prepare quarterly reports on progress for submission to
the governor and the general assembly.
i. Administer the retired senior volunteer program. >Section History: Recent Form
2005 Acts, ch 42, §2; 2006 Acts, ch 1010, §11
Referred to in § 15H.5