Section 5 – Veterans services coordinator qualifications — Duties.

• (1) The veterans services coordinator shall:
  • (a) be an individual who:
    • (i) has served on active duty in the armed forces for more than 180 consecutive days;
    • (ii) was a member of a reserve component who served in a campaign or expedition for which a campaign medal has been authorized; or
    • (iii) incurred an actual service-related injury or disability in the line of duty, whether or not that person completed 180 consecutive days of active duty; and
    • (iv) was separated or retired under honorable conditions;
  • (b) have the education and experience in the use of computer technology, including databases, to collect, manage, and store information; and
  • (c) have some education and experience in public relations.

• (2) The veterans services coordinator shall be responsible to:
  • (a) identify all government entities that provide services for veterans;
  • (b) develop a process for coordination of veterans services across all government entities; and
  • (c) develop and provide training for veterans affairs specialists on the coordination of veterans services with the department.

Amended by Chapter 39, 2018 General Session