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25-10-144. Governor's Advisory Commission on National Service and Volunteerism — Creation.
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25-10-144. Governor's Advisory Commission on National Service and Volunteerism — Creation.
(a) There is established a Governor's Advisory Commission on National Service and Volunteerism.
(b) The purposes of the Governor's Advisory Commission on National Service and Volunteerism are to:
(1) Assist the community engagement program and staff of the Director's Office of the Division of Higher Education in setting goals, establishing priority activities, performing an advocacy role, and assisting in funding and resource development and publicity and recognition and awards programs; and
(2) Serve as the Arkansas Service Commission for the Edward M. Kennedy Serve America Act, as governed by 42 U.S.C. § 12638.
(c)(1) The Governor's Advisory Commission on National Service and Volunteerism shall consist of fifteen (15) to twenty-five (25) voting members to be appointed by the Governor.
(2) The voting members shall include:
(A) One (1) or more members with expertise in the educational, training, and developmental needs of youth, particularly disadvantaged youth;
(B) One (1) or more members with experience in promoting the involvement of older adults in service and volunteering;
(C) One (1) or more members representing community-based agencies or community-based organizations;
(D) One (1) or more members representing local governments;
(E) One (1) or more members representing local labor organizations;
(F) One (1) or more members representing business;
(G) One (1) or more members between sixteen (16) and twenty-five (25) years of age who is a participant or supervisor in a volunteer or service program;
(H) One (1) or more members representing a national service program described in 42 U.S.C. § 12572, as it existed on January 1, 2015;
(I) The Commission
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25-10-144. Governor's Advisory Commission on National Service and Volunteerism — Creation.
(a) There is established a Governor's Advisory Commission on National Service and Volunteerism.
(b) The purposes of the Governor's Advisory Commission on National Service and Volunteerism are to:
(1) Assist the community engagement program and staff of the Director's Office of the Division of Higher Education in setting goals, establishing priority activities, performing an advocacy role, and assisting in funding and resource development and publicity and recognition and awards programs; and
(2) Serve as the Arkansas Service Commission for the Edward M. Kennedy Serve America Act, as governed by 42 U.S.C. § 12638.
(c)(1) The Governor's Advisory Commission on National Service and Volunteerism shall consist of fifteen (15) to twenty-five (25) voting members to be appointed by the Governor.
(2) The voting members shall include:
(A) One (1) or more members with expertise in the educational, training, and developmental needs of youth, particularly disadvantaged youth;
(B) One (1) or more members with experience in promoting the involvement of older adults in service and volunteering;
(C) One (1) or more members representing community-based agencies or community-based organizations;
(D) One (1) or more members representing local governments;
(E) One (1) or more members representing local labor organizations;
(F) One (1) or more members representing business;
(G) One (1) or more members between sixteen (16) and twenty-five (25) years of age who is a participant or supervisor in a volunteer or service program;
(H) One (1) or more members representing a national service program described in 42 U.S.C. § 12572, as it existed on January 1, 2015;
(I) The Commissioner of Elementary and Secondary Education or his or her designee; and
(J) One (1) or more members representing the volunteer sector.
(3) The voting members may also include:
(A) One (1) or more members selected from among local educators;
(B) One (1) or more members selected from among experts in the delivery of human, educational, environmental, or public safety services to communities and persons;
(C) One (1) or more representatives of Native American tribes;
(D) One (1) or more members selected from among out-of-school youth or other at-risk youth; and
(E) One (1) or more representatives of entities that receive assistance under the Domestic Volunteer Service Act of 1973, 42 U.S.C. § 4950 et seq., as it existed on January 1, 2015.
(4) The Corporation for National and Community Service may appoint an ex officio nonvoting member of the Governor's Advisory Commission on National Service and Volunteerism.
(5) The number of voting members who are state employees or officers may not exceed twenty-five percent (25%) of the total membership.
(6)(A) The Governor shall ensure, to the maximum extent practicable, that the membership of the Governor's Advisory Commission on National Service and Volunteerism is diverse with respect to race, ethnicity, age, gender, and disability characteristics.
(B) Not more than fifty percent (50%) of the voting members, plus one (1) additional member, may be from the same political party.
(d)(1) A member of the Governor's Advisory Commission on National Service and Volunteerism shall be appointed for terms of three (3) years.
(2) The members initially appointed shall draw lots for staggered terms, such that an equal number of terms shall expire each calendar year.
(3)(A) In the event of a vacancy, the Governor shall appoint an eligible member to serve the remainder of the term.
(B) The vacancy shall not affect the power of the remaining members to execute the duties of the Governor's Advisory Commission on National Service and Volunteerism.
(e) The voting members of the Governor's Advisory Commission on National Service and Volunteerism shall elect one (1) of the voting members to serve as chair.
(f) A member of the Governor's Advisory Commission on National Service and Volunteerism shall serve without compensation but may receive expense reimbursements in accordance with § 25-16-902.
(g) [Repealed.]
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**(a) Provision of assistance** Subject to the availability of appropriations for this purpose, the Corporation for National and Community Service may make grants to States, subdivisions of States, territories, Indian tribes, public or private nonprofit organizations, and institutions of higher education for the purpose of assisting the recipients of the grants—
(1) to carry out full- or part-time national service programs, including summer programs, described in subsection (a), (b), or (c) of [section 12572 of this title](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title42-section12572&num=0&edition=prelim); and
(2) to make grants in support of other national service programs described in subsection (a), (b), or (c) of [section 12572 of this title](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title42-section12572&num=0&edition=prelim) that are carried out by other entities.
**(b) Restrictions on agreements with Federal agencies**
(1) **Agreements authorized** — The Corporation may enter into an interagency agreement (other than a grant agreement) with another Federal agency to support a national service program carried out or otherwise supported by the agency. The Corporation, in entering into the interagency agreement may approve positions as approved national service positions for a program carried out or otherwise supported by the agency.
(2) **Prohibition on grants** — The Corporation may not provide a grant under this section to a Federal agency.
(3) **Consultation with State Commissions** — A Federal agency carrying out or supporting a national service program shall consult with the State Commissions for those States in which projects will be conducted through that program in order to ensure that the projects do not duplicat
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TITLE 42—THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARE
§ 12572
Subsec. (e)(5). Pub. L. 111–13, § 1301(5)(B), added par.
(5).
Subsec. (f). Pub. L. 111–13, § 1301(6), added subsec. (f).
Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries
EFFECTIVE DATE OF 2009 AMENDMENT
Amendment by Pub. L. 111–13 effective Oct. 1, 2009,
see section 6101(a) of Pub. L. 111–13, set out as a note
under section 4950 of this title.
EFFECTIVE DATE
Section effective Oct. 1, 1993, see section 123 of Pub.
L. 103–82, set out as an Effective Date of 1993 Amend-
ment note under section 1701 of Title 16, Conservation.
OVERALL MINIMUM SHARE REQUIREMENT
Pub. L. 118–47, div. D, title IV, § 402, Mar. 23, 2024, 138
Stat. 695, provided that: ‘‘AmeriCorps programs receiv-
ing grants under the National Service Trust program
shall meet an overall minimum share requirement of 24
percent for the first 3 years that they receive
AmeriCorps funding, and thereafter shall meet the
overall minimum share requirement as provided in sec-
tion 2521.60 of title 45, Code of Federal Regulations,
without regard to the operating costs match require-
ment in section 121(e) [42 U.S.C. 12571(e)] or the member
support Federal share limitations in section 140 of the
1990 Act [National and Community Service Act of 1990,
42 U.S.C. 12594], and subject to partial waiver con-
sistent with section 2521.70 of title 45, Code of Federal
Regulations.’’
Similar provisions were contained in the following
prior appropriation acts:
Pub. L. 117–328, div. H, title IV, § 402, Dec. 29, 2022, 136
Stat. 4900.
Pub. L. 117–103, div. H, title IV, § 402, Mar. 15, 2022, 136
Stat. 488.
Pub. L. 116–260, div. H, title IV, § 402, Dec. 27, 2020, 134
Stat. 1614.
Pub. L. 116–94, div. A, title IV, § 402, Dec. 20, 2019, 133
Stat. 2599.
Pub. L. 115–245
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**(a) Nonduplication**
(1) **In general** — Assistance provided under the national service laws shall be used only for a program that does not duplicate, and is in addition to, an activity otherwise available in the locality of such program.
(2) **Private nonprofit entity** — Assistance made available under the national service laws shall not be provided to a private nonprofit entity to conduct activities that are the same or substantially equivalent to activities provided by a State or local government agency that such entity resides in, unless the requirements of subsection (b) are met.
**(b) Nondisplacement**
(1) **In general** — An employer shall not displace an employee, position, or volunteer (other than a participant under the national service laws), including partial displacement such as reduction in hours, wages, or employment benefits, as a result of the use by such employer of a participant in a program receiving assistance under the national service laws.
(2) **Service opportunities** — A service opportunity shall not be created under the national service laws that will infringe in any manner on the promotional opportunity of an employed individual.
(3) **Limitation on services**
(A) *Duplication of services* — A participant in a program receiving assistance under the national service laws shall not perform any services or duties or engage in activities that would otherwise be performed by an employee as part of the assigned duties of such employee.
(B) *Supplantation of hiring* — A participant in any program receiving assistance under the national service laws shall not perform any services or duties, or engage in activities, that—
(i) will supplant the hiring of employed workers; or
(ii) are services, duties, or activities with respec
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TITLE 42—THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARE
§ 12638
activities that will supplant the hiring of employed
workers.’’
Subsec. (b)(3)(C)(iii). Pub. L. 103–82, § 117(2), amended
cl. (iii) generally. Prior to amendment, cl. (iii) read as
follows: ‘‘employee who is subject to a reduction in
force;’’.
Subsec. (c). Pub. L. 103–82, § 402(b)(1), substituted
‘‘Corporation’’ for ‘‘Commission’’.
Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries
EFFECTIVE DATE OF 2009 AMENDMENT
Amendment by Pub. L. 111–13 effective Oct. 1, 2009,
see section 6101(a) of Pub. L. 111–13, set out as a note
under section 4950 of this title.
EFFECTIVE DATE OF 1993 AMENDMENT
Amendment by section 117 of Pub. L. 103–82 effective
Oct. 1, 1993, see section 123 of Pub. L. 103–82, set out as
a note under section 1701 of Title 16, Conservation.
Amendment by section 402(b)(1) of Pub. L. 103–82 ef-
fective Oct. 1, 1993, see section 406(a) of Pub. L. 103–82,
set out as a note under section 5061 of this title.
§ 12638. State Commissions on National and Com-
munity Service
(a) Existence required
(1) State Commission
Except as provided in paragraph (2), to be el-
igible to receive a grant or allotment under di-
vision B or C or to receive a distribution of ap-
proved national service positions under divi-
sion C, a State shall maintain a State Com-
mission on National and Community Service
that satisfies the requirements of this section.
(2) Alternative administrative entity
The chief executive officer of a State may
apply to the Corporation for approval to use
an alternative administrative entity to carry
out the duties otherwise entrusted to a State
Commission under this chapter. The chief ex-
ecutive officer shall ensure that any alter-
native administrative entity used in lieu of a
State Commi
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### Statutory Notes
Section 5091, Pub. L. 93–113, title VII, § 701, as added Pub. L. 101–610, title II, § 211, Nov. 16, 1990, 104 Stat. 3172, set forth purpose of this subchapter.
Section 5091a, Pub. L. 93–113, title VII, § 702, as added Pub. L. 101–610, title II, § 211, Nov. 16, 1990, 104 Stat. 3173, authorized Federal grants for Youthbuild projects.
Section 5091b, Pub. L. 93–113, title VII, § 703, as added Pub. L. 101–610, title II, § 211, Nov. 16, 1990, 104 Stat. 3173, related to service in construction and rehabilitation projects.
Section 5091c, Pub. L. 93–113, title VII, § 704, as added Pub. L. 101–610, title II, § 211, Nov. 16, 1990, 104 Stat. 3174, related to education and job training services.
Section 5091d, Pub. L. 93–113, title VII, § 705, as added Pub. L. 101–610, title II, § 211, Nov. 16, 1990, 104 Stat. 3174, set forth permitted uses of funds provided under this subchapter.
Section 5091e, Pub. L. 93–113, title VII, § 706, as added Pub. L. 101–610, title II, § 211, Nov. 16, 1990, 104 Stat. 3175, set forth eligibility requirements for participants.
Section 5091f, Pub. L. 93–113, title VII, § 707, as added Pub. L. 101–610, title II, § 211, Nov. 16, 1990, 104 Stat. 3175, provided living allowance for full-time program participants.
Section 5091g, Pub. L. 93–113, title VII, § 708, as added Pub. L. 101–610, title II, § 211, Nov. 16, 1990, 104 Stat. 3176, directed that services and activities be carried out through arrangements or under contracts with certain entities.
Section 5091h, Pub. L. 93–113, title VII, § 709, as added Pub. L. 101–610, title II, § 211, Nov. 16, 1990, 104 Stat. 3176, directed prescribing of standards for evaluating performance of projects.
Section 5091i, Pub. L. 93–113, title VII, § 710, as added Pub. L. 101–610, title II, § 211,
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TITLE 42—THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARE
§ 4950
Sec.
4952.
Authority to operate VISTA program.
4953.
Selection and assignment of volunteers.
4954.
Terms and periods of service.
4955.
Support services.
4956.
Participation of program beneficiaries.
4957.
Participation of younger and older persons.
4958.
Limitation on funds appropriated for grants
and contracts for direct cost of supporting
volunteers in programs or projects.
4959.
Repealed.
4960.
Applications for assistance.
PART B—UNIVERSITY YEAR FOR VISTA
4971 to 4974. Repealed.
PART C—SPECIAL VOLUNTEER PROGRAMS
4991.
Congressional statement of purpose.
4992.
Authority to establish and operate special
volunteer and demonstration programs.
4993.
Technical and financial assistance.
4994, 4995. Repealed.
SUBCHAPTER II—NATIONAL SENIOR SERVICE
CORPS
5000.
Statement of purpose.
PART A—RETIRED AND SENIOR VOLUNTEER PROGRAM
5001.
Grants and contracts for volunteer service
projects.
PART B—FOSTER GRANDPARENT PROGRAM
5011.
Grants and contracts for individual service
projects.
5012.
Repealed.
PART C—SENIOR COMPANION PROGRAM
5013.
Grants and contracts for volunteer service
projects.
PART D—GENERAL PROVISIONS
5021.
Promotion of National Senior Service Corps.
5022.
Payments; adjustments; advances or reim-
bursement; installments; conditions.
5023.
Minority population participation.
5024.
Use of locally generated contributions in Na-
tional Senior Service Corps.
5025.
Programs of national significance.
5026.
Adjustments to Federal financial assistance.
5027.
Multiyear grants or contracts.
5027a.
Acceptance of donations.
PART E—DEMONSTRATION PROGRAMS
5028.
Authority of Director.
5028a.
Prohibition.
SUBCHAPTER III—NATIONAL VOLUNTEER PRO-
GRAMS TO ASSIST SMALL
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25-16-902. Expense reimbursement.
(a) Every state board may, by a majority vote of the total membership of the board cast during its first regularly scheduled meeting of each calendar year, authorize expense reimbursement for each board member for performing official board duties.
(b) The expense reimbursement shall not exceed the rate established for state employees by state travel regulations.
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