2005 Illinois Code - Chapter 20 Executive Branch 20 ILCS 710/ Illinois Commission on Volunteerism and Community Service Act.
(20 ILCS 710/0.01) (from Ch. 127, par. 3800)
Sec. 0.01.
Short title.
This Act may be cited as the Illinois Commission on
Volunteerism and Community Service
Act.
(Source: P.A. 91‑798, eff. 7‑9‑00.)
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(20 ILCS 710/1) (from Ch. 127, par. 3801)
Sec. 1.
Creation.
There is created in the Department of Human Services the
Illinois Commission on Volunteerism and Community
Service.
(Source: P.A. 91‑798, eff. 7‑9‑00.)
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(20 ILCS 710/1.1)
Sec. 1.1.
(Repealed).
(Source: Repealed by internal repealer, eff. 1‑9‑95.)
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(20 ILCS 710/2) (from Ch. 127, par. 3802)
Sec. 2.
Purpose.
The purpose of the Illinois Commission on
Volunteerism and Community Service is to promote and support community
service in public and
private programs to meet the needs of Illinois citizens; to stimulate new
volunteerism and community service initiatives and partnerships; and to
serve as a resource and advocate within the Department of Human Services for
community service agencies, volunteers, and programs which
utilize State and private volunteers.
(Source: P.A. 91‑798, eff. 7‑9‑00.)
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(20 ILCS 710/3) (from Ch. 127, par. 3803)
Sec. 3.
Definitions.
"Commission" means the Illinois Commission on Volunteerism and Community
Service.
"Director" means the Executive Director of the Illinois Commission on
Volunteerism and Community Service.
"Staff" means the Illinois Commission on Volunteerism and Community
Service staff.
(Source: P.A. 91‑798, eff. 7‑9‑00.)
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(20 ILCS 710/4) (from Ch. 127, par. 3804)
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.
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The Commission may receive and expend funds, grants and
services from any source for purposes reasonable and necessary to carry out a
coordinated plan of community service
throughout the State.
(Source: P.A. 91‑798, eff. 7‑9‑00.)
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(20 ILCS 710/5) (from Ch. 127, par. 3805)
Sec. 5.
(Repealed).
(Source: Repealed by P.A. 88‑597, eff. 1‑9‑95.)
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(20 ILCS 710/5.1)
Sec. 5.1.
Commission.
The Commission is established to encourage
community service and volunteer participation as a means of community and State
problem‑solving; to promote and support voluntary citizen involvement in
government and private programs throughout the State; to develop a long‑term,
comprehensive vision and plan of action for national volunteerism and
community service
initiatives in Illinois; and to serve as the State's liaison to national and
State organizations that support its mission.
The Commission shall consist of 15 to 25 bipartisan voting members and
up to 15
bipartisan nonvoting members. At least 25% of the members must be from
the City of Chicago.
The Governor shall appoint up to 25 voting members and up to 15
nonvoting members. Of
those initial 25 voting members, 10 shall serve for 3 years, 8 shall serve for
2 years, and 7 shall serve for one year. Voting members appointed by the
Governor shall include at least one representative of the following: an expert
in the education, training, and development needs of youth; the chairman of the
City Colleges of a municipality having a population of more than 2 million;
labor organizations; business; the human services department of a municipality
with a population of more than 2 million; community based organizations; the
State Superintendent of Education; the Superintendent of Police of a
municipality having a population of more than 2 million; a youth between 16 and
25 years old who is a participant or supervisor in a community service program;
the President of a County Board of a county having a population of more than 3
million; an expert in older adult volunteerism; the public health commissioner
of a municipality having a population of more than 2 million; local government;
and a national service program. A representative of the
federal Corporation for National Service shall be appointed as a nonvoting
member.
Appointing authorities shall ensure, to the maximum extent practicable, that
the Commission is diverse with respect to race, ethnicity, age, gender,
geography, and disability. Not more than 50% of the Commission appointed by
the Governor may be from the same political party.
Subsequent voting members of the Commission shall serve 3‑year terms.
Commissioners must be allowed to serve until new commissioners are appointed
in order to maintain the federally required number of commissioners.
Each nonvoting member shall serve at the pleasure of the Governor.
Members of the Commission may not serve more than 3 consecutive
terms.
Vacancies shall be filled in the same manner as the original appointments and
any member so appointed shall serve during the remainder of the term for which
the vacancy occurred. The
members shall not receive any compensation but shall
be reimbursed for necessary expenses incurred in the performance of their
duties.
(Source: P.A. 91‑798, eff. 7‑9‑00.)
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(20 ILCS 710/6) (from Ch. 127, par. 3806)
Sec. 6.
(Repealed).
(Source: Repealed by P.A. 88‑597, eff. 1‑9‑95.)
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(20 ILCS 710/6.1)
Sec. 6.1.
Functions of Commission.
The Commission shall meet at least
quarterly and shall advise and consult with the Department of Human
Services and the
Director on all matters relating to community service in Illinois. In
addition, the Commission shall have the following duties:
(a) prepare a 3‑year national and community
service plan, developed through an open,
public process and updated annually;
(b) prepare the financial assistance applications of the State under
the National and Community Service Trust Fund Act of 1993;
(c) assist in the preparation of the application by the State Board of
Education for assistance under that Act;
(d) prepare the State's application under that Act for the approval of
national service positions;
(e) assist in the provision of health care and child care benefits under
that Act;
(f) develop a State recruitment, placement, and information dissemination
system for participants in programs that receive assistance under the national
service laws;
(g) administer the State's grant program including selection, oversight, and
evaluation of grant recipients;
(h) make technical assistance available to enable applicants to plan and
implement service programs and to apply for assistance under the national
service laws;
(i) develop projects, training methods, curriculum materials, and other
activities related to service;
(j) coordinate its functions with any division of the federal
Corporation for National and Community Service outlined in the
National and Community Service Trust Fund Act of 1993.
(k) publicize Commission services and promote community
involvement in the
activities of the Commission;
(l) promote increased visibility and support for volunteers of all ages,
especially youth and senior citizens,
and community
service in meeting the needs of Illinois citizens; and
(m) represent the Department of Human Services on such occasions and in such manner as
the Department may provide.
(Source: P.A. 91‑798, eff. 7‑9‑00.)
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(20 ILCS 710/7)
Sec. 7. On the effective date of this amendatory Act of the 91st General
Assembly, the
authority, powers, and duties in this Act of the Department of Commerce and
Community Affairs (now Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity) are
transferred to the Department of Human Services.
(Source: P.A. 94‑793, eff. 5‑19‑06.)
(20 ILCS 710/10)
Sec. 10.
(Repealed).
(Source: P.A. 91‑239, eff. 1‑1‑00. Repealed by P.A.
91‑798, eff. 7‑9‑00.)
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