Illinois Compiled Statutes 20 ILCS 1345/4 – Operation
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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
(a) providing technical assistance to programs which
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depend upon volunteers;
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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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accomplishments;
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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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Terms Used In Illinois Compiled Statutes 20 ILCS 1345/4
- State: when applied to different parts of the United States, may be construed to include the District of Columbia and the several territories, and the words "United States" may be construed to include the said district and territories. See Illinois Compiled Statutes 5 ILCS 70/1.14