§ 4-3-2804. Activities
A citizen support organization which enters into an agreement with the commissioner may provide support, assistance, or cooperation to Volunteer Tennessee or Volunteer Tennessee events generally, including, but not limited to: Financial support, whether through donation, gift or otherwise, for Volunteer Tennessee programs, property or other program purposes; Volunteer personnel services or monetary contributions for […]
§ 4-3-2805. Use of Property and Facilities of the Volunteer Tennessee Program
If the commissioner enters into an agreement with a citizen support organization, the commissioner may authorize such organization limited use, under such conditions as the commissioner may prescribe, of property or facilities of the Volunteer Tennessee program to carry out its specific support activities.
§ 4-3-2806. Assistance by the Commissioner
The commissioner, through the executive director of Volunteer Tennessee, may assist organizers of a citizen support organization with the creation of such organization and may provide technical assistance to the organization after its incorporation. However, it is the responsibility of the citizen support organization to ensure that the organization is lawfully incorporated and operating.
§ 4-3-2807. Audits — Books and Records
All annual reports and all books of accounts and financial records of a citizen support organization shall be subject to audit annually by the comptroller of the treasury. With prior approval of the comptroller of the treasury, the audit may be performed by a licensed independent public accountant selected by the citizen support organization. If […]
§ 4-3-2808. Gifts and Donations
Any monetary gifts, donations, or other good or service received by the department or the commissioner from a citizen support organization and designated by the citizen support organization for the benefit of a Volunteer Tennessee program, shall be deposited directly to the account for the specific program of Volunteer Tennessee or to the general account […]
§ 4-3-2809. Dissolution
In the event a citizen support organization dissolves, then any funds remaining after dissolution shall be donated to Volunteer Tennessee and shall be deposited, as provided in Executive Order No. 42 of 2006, as determined by the governor, and applied for Volunteer Tennessee programs, services or facilities.
§ 4-3-2810. Rules and Regulations
The commissioner is authorized to promulgate rules and regulations to effectuate the purposes of this part. All such rules and regulations shall be promulgated in accordance with the Uniform Administrative Procedures Act, compiled in chapter 5 of this title.
§ 4-3-2801. Creation of a Nonprofit Citizen Support Organization
In order to maintain and enhance the purposes, programs and functions of Volunteer Tennessee, including, but not limited to, overseeing federal grants and training services to support AmeriCorps, Learn and Serve America, the governor’s Volunteer Stars awards and volunteer centers throughout the state, a nonprofit citizen support organization may be organized, and the commissioner of […]
§ 4-3-2802. Part Definitions
As used in this part, unless the context otherwise requires: “Citizen support organization” means an organization which: Is organized as a nonprofit corporation, or is otherwise qualified to do business in Tennessee as a nonprofit corporation, pursuant to title 48, chapter 51; Is exempt from payment of federal income taxes pursuant to § 501(c) of […]
§ 4-3-2803. Agreement With Citizen Support Organization
The commissioner, upon the approval of the board of directors of Volunteer Tennessee, may enter into an agreement with a citizen support organization for purposes consistent with this part if the commissioner determines it is in the best interest of Volunteer Tennessee.