2005 California Government Code Sections 8599-8599.2 Program

8599.  The Office of Emergency Services shall develop a plan for
state and local governmental agencies to utilize volunteer resources
during a state of emergency proclaimed by the Governor.  The office
shall consult with appropriate state and local governmental agencies
and volunteer organizations in the development of this plan.
8599.2.  The plan required by Section 8599 shall address, at a
minimum, all of the following issues:
   (a) A formal system for the utilization of volunteer resources by
state and local governmental agencies during a proclaimed state of
emergency.
   (b) A definition of volunteer resources.
   (c) The identification and listing of volunteer resources in
California.
   (d) An education program for volunteer resources on the needs and
use of volunteers by state and local governmental agencies during a
proclaimed state of emergency.
   (e) An education program for state and local governmental agencies
on the availability and utilization of volunteer resources during a
proclaimed state of emergency.
   (f) The coordination of volunteer resources during a proclaimed
state of emergency.
   (g) Definition and identification of volunteer skills and
resources typically required by state and local governmental agencies
during a proclaimed state of emergency.
   (h) A volunteer resources emergency management system for
responding to needs of state and local governmental agencies during a
proclaimed state of emergency.
   (i) A notification procedure of volunteer resources for
participation in the plan.
   (j) Communication needs of volunteer resources responding during a
proclaimed state of emergency.
   (k) Predisaster agreements for utilization of volunteer resources
by state and local governments during a proclaimed state of
emergency.