§ 43-55-23. Administration and support of commission functions; application, receipt, and expenditure of funds, grants, and services
The institutions of higher learning and the Office of the Governor shall provide necessary administrative and staff support services to the State Commission for Volunteer Service. Additional support services may be provided, including, but not limited to, the use of office space, furniture and equipment, motor vehicles, travel and other related services. The commission shall […]
§ 43-55-25. Availability of funds
All new programs authorized in this chapter are subject to the availability of funds specifically appropriated therefor by the Legislature.
§ 43-55-29. Mississippi Commission for Volunteer Service Fund
There is established in the State Treasury a fund known as the “Mississippi Commission for Volunteer Service Fund” (hereinafter referred to as “fund”). The fund shall consist of monies obtained from contributions made pursuant to Section 27-7-90, and from the additional fees collected under Section 27-19-56.16. Monies in the fund, upon appropriation by the Legislature, […]
§ 43-55-7. Commission functions
The voting members of the commission shall elect one (1) of the voting members to serve as chairperson of the commission. The voting members of the commission may elect other officers from among the members of the commission. The commission shall meet quarterly. However, the commission shall meet more frequently at the call of the […]
§ 43-55-9. Composition of commission
Members of the commission shall serve without compensation. However, members of the commission may be reimbursed for their actual and necessary expenses incurred in the performance of their official duties as members of the commission.
§ 43-55-11. Commission staff; executive director
The commission shall have staff necessary for the commission to perform its functions. The commission staff shall include an executive director. The executive director shall report directly to the commission for the purpose of giving and making recommendations on programs and laws related to volunteerism and community service.
§ 43-55-13. Duties of commission
The commission shall do all of the following: Promote increased coordination, visibility, and support for volunteers of all ages, especially youth and senior citizens, and community service in meeting the unmet needs of communities. Ensure that its funding decisions meet all federal and state requirements. Recommend innovative, creative, statewide service programs to increase volunteer participation […]
§ 43-55-15. Prohibition against carrying out national service program receiving assistance
The commission shall not directly carry out any national service program that receives assistance under Section 121 of Title I, 42 USCS 12571.
§ 43-55-17. Delegation of nonpolicy making duties
Subject to requirements prescribed by the corporation, the commission may delegate nonpolicy making duties to a state agency or to a public or private nonprofit organization.
§ 43-55-19. Commission to comply with requirements of federal law
The commission shall comply with all requirements of federal law, including but not limited to requirements of coordination with other state agencies or with volunteer service programs.