As used in this chapter: “Commission” means the Mississippi Commission for Volunteer Service established in Section 43-55-3. “Community-based agency” means that term as defined in Section 101 of Title I, 42 USCS 12511. “Corporation” means the Corporation for National and Community Service established in Section 191 of Title I, 42 USCS 12651. “National service laws” […]
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.
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 […]
The commission shall not directly carry out any national service program that receives assistance under Section 121 of Title I, 42 USCS 12571.
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.
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.
State departments and agencies shall cooperate with the commission in the performance of its functions.
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 […]
All new programs authorized in this chapter are subject to the availability of funds specifically appropriated therefor by the Legislature.
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, […]
The Mississippi Commission for National and Community Service, established by Executive Order No. 1994-742, is hereby designated as the State Commission for Volunteer Service within the institutions of higher learning, established to encourage community service and volunteer participation as a means of community and state problem-solving; to promote and support voluntary citizen involvement in government […]
Members of the Commission for Volunteer Service shall be appointed by the Governor. The commission shall consist of no fewer than fifteen (15) and no more than twenty-five (25) members. The commission members shall include as voting members, except as otherwise indicated, at least one (1) of each of the following: An individual with expertise […]
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 […]
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.
