Section 8-1923 – Development of Programs
(a) In developing its programs and seeking federal and State grants, the Trust and the Corps Board shall: (1) Coordinate all efforts with the Maryland Conservation Corps established in Title 5, Subtitle 2 of this article to engage young adults in conservation service projects; (2) Coordinate all efforts with the Civic Justice Corps, an adjunct program of the […]
Section 8-1924 – Reports
(a) On or before October 1 of each year, the Trust, in consultation with the Corps Board shall report to the Governor and, in accordance with § 2–1257 of the State Government Article, the General Assembly. (b) The report shall include a complete operating and financial statement covering the operations of the Corps Board and a summary […]
Section 8-1921 – Funding
(a) The Corps Program shall be funded each fiscal year with: (1) The amount specified in § 3–302(d) of this article; and (2) Up to $250,000 in additional funds that may be allocated by the Trust through its annual budget process. (b) The Trust and the Corps Board shall seek federal funds and grants and donations from private sources […]
Section 8-1922 – Participation by Colleges and Universities
Colleges and universities may: (1) Contract with the Trust to carry out Corps Program work; (2) Assign to the Trust resources to assist in its Corps Program work, development, and activities; and (3) Assign faculty and staff to the Trust for the purpose of carrying out or assisting with Corps programs.
Section 8-1913 – Definitions
(a) In this part the following words have the meanings indicated. (b) “Corps Board” means the Advisory Board of the Corps Program. (c) “Corps Program” means the Chesapeake Conservation Corps Program established under § 8–1914 of this part. (d) “Energy conservation project” means a project to promote energy conservation or efficiency, including a project to: (1) Improve energy efficiency of […]
Section 8-1914 – Program Established
(a) There is a Chesapeake Conservation Corps Program administered by the Trust, in consultation with the Corps Board. (b) The purpose of the Corps Program is to: (1) Promote, preserve, protect, and sustain the environment; (2) Provide young adults with opportunities to become better citizens, students, and workers through meaningful service to their communities and the State; (3) Mobilize, educate, […]
Section 8-1915 – Corps Board
(a) (1) The purpose of the Corps Board is to advise the Trust in the development and implementation of the Corps Program. (2) The Corps Board consists of the following 11 members: (i) One member of the Senate of Maryland, appointed by the President of the Senate; (ii) One member of the House of Delegates, appointed by the Speaker of […]
Section 8-1916 – Chair and Vice Chair; Staff
(a) From among its members, the Corps Board shall elect a chair and a vice chair. (b) The Trust shall provide staff support for the Corps Board.
Section 8-1917 – Grants
(a) (1) The Trust, in consultation with the Corps Board, shall make grants to qualified organizations for the creation or expansion of full– and part–time Chesapeake Conservation Corps Programs, that involve citizens of all ages throughout the State, to carry out this part. (2) Corps programs shall engage and develop volunteers and stipend volunteers in environmental and energy […]
Section 8-1918 – Programs
(a) (1) For stipend volunteer programs, the Trust and qualified organizations shall principally recruit individuals for a minimum 6–month commitment who, at the time of enrollment, are at least 18 years of age and not more than 25 years of age. (2) For summer volunteer programs, including summer stipend programs, the Trust and qualified organizations shall principally recruit […]