§ 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.
§ 43-55-21. State cooperation with commission
State departments and agencies shall cooperate with the commission in the performance of its functions.
§ 43-55-1. Definitions
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” […]
§ 43-51-5. Home Ties Program; planning
The State Department of Human Services in conjunction with the State Department of Education shall engage in a comprehensive planning process for the Home Ties Program to develop, coordinate and implement a meaningful and responsive program of family support and family preservation services. The scope of planning shall address child welfare, housing, mental health, primary […]
§ 43-51-7. Annual application for available federal funds
The State Department of Human Services shall apply annually for any available federal funds that may be used to defray the planning and service expenses, in all or in part, of the Home Ties Program, including, but not limited to, funds available under the Child and Family Services Program of the Social Security Act.
§ 43-51-9. Family preservation services evaluations; annual report
The State Department of Human Services shall conduct ongoing evaluations of family preservation services and shall file a report, on or before December 31 of each year, with the Governor, the Chairmen of the Public Health and Welfare and Judiciary Committees of the Senate and House of Representatives and the Chairman of the Select Committee […]