(20 ILCS 1345/4) (was 20 ILCS 2330/4)
Sec. 4. Operation. The
Governor shall appoint a Director
of the Commission on Volunteerism and Community
Service who shall
serve
at the Governor's pleasure
and who shall receive such compensation
as is determined by
the Governor. The Director shall
employ such staff as is necessary to
carry out the purpose of this Act. The Commission, working
in cooperation with State agencies, individuals, local groups, and
organizations
throughout the State, may undertake programs and activities which further the
purposes of this Act, including, but not limited to, the following:
(a) providing technical assistance to programs which |
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(b) initiating community service programs to meet
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| previously unmet needs in Illinois;
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(c) promoting and coordinating efforts to expand and
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| improve the statewide community service network;
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(d) recognizing outstanding community service
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(e) disseminating information to support community
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| service programs and to broaden community service involvement throughout the State;
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(f) implementing federally funded grant programs in
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| Illinois such as the National and Community Service Trust Act, as amended by the Serve America Act;
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(g) taking an active role in the State's emergency
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| management plan to coordinate volunteers for disaster preparedness and response;
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(h) promoting intergenerational initiatives and
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| efforts to promote inclusion among diverse populations; and
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(i) fostering an environment that promotes social
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| innovation throughout the State.
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(Source: P.A. 98-692, eff. 7-1-14 .)
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