15H.2  Iowa commission on volunteer service established.
  1.  The Iowa commission on volunteer service is created within the authority. The governor shall appoint the commission’s members. The director may employ personnel as necessary to carry out the duties and responsibilities of the commission.
  2.  The mission of the commission is to advise and assist in the development and implementation of a comprehensive, statewide plan for promoting volunteer involvement and citizen participation in Iowa, as well as to serve as the state’s liaison to national and state organizations which support the commission’s mission. The commission shall also carry out any duties and responsibilities described in the National Community Service Trust Act of 1993 or any related state or federal legislation.
  3.  The commission shall do all of the following:
  a.  Prepare a three-year national service plan as called for under the federal National and Community Service Trust Act of 1993.
  b.  Fulfill federal program administration requirements, including provision of health care and child care for program participants.
  c.  Submit annual state applications for federal funding of commission-selected AmeriCorps programs.
  d.  Integrate AmeriCorps programs, the corporation for national and community service program, and the older American volunteer program into the state strategic service plan.
  e.  Conduct local outreach to develop a comprehensive and inclusive state service plan and coordinate with existing programs in order to prevent unnecessary competition for private sources of funding.
  f.  Provide technical assistance to service programs, including the development of training methods and curriculum materials.
  g.  Develop a statewide recruitment and placement system for individuals interested in community service opportunities.
  h.  Prepare quarterly reports on progress for submission to the governor and the general assembly.
  i.  Administer the retired senior volunteer program.
2005 Acts, ch 42, §2; 2006 Acts, ch 1010, §11; 2011 Acts, ch 118, §28, 89
Subsections 1 and 2 amended