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H.B. 231
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9 General Description:
10 This bill modifies provisions related to the Utah Commission on Volunteers regarding
11 terms of office, quorum requirements, and duties of the commission.
12 Highlighted Provisions:
13 This bill:
14 . reduces the term of office for a commission member from four years to three years;
15 . provides that approximately one third of the commission is appointed every year;
16 . removes a duplicative quorum requirement provision;
17 . removes the commission's duty to prepare service learning applications;
18 . removes the commission's duty to establish a community volunteer training program
19 to assist school districts in implementing certain literacy programs; and
20 . makes certain technical changes.
21 Monies Appropriated in this Bill:
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23 Other Special Clauses:
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25 Utah Code Sections Affected:
26 AMENDS:
27 9-1-803, as last amended by Laws of Utah 2000, Chapter 110
28 9-1-809, as last amended by Laws of Utah 2008, Chapter 382
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30 Be it enacted by the Legislature of the state of Utah:
31 Section 1. Section 9-1-803 is amended to read:
32 9-1-803. Creation -- Members -- Appointment -- Terms -- Vacancies -- Per diem
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34 (1) There is created the Utah Commission on Volunteers consisting of the following 25
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36 (a) the lieutenant governor;
37 (b) the commissioner of higher education or the commissioner's designee;
38 (c) the superintendent of public instruction[
39 (d) nine members appointed by the governor as follows:
40 (i) an individual with expertise in the educational, training, and developmental needs of
41 youth, particularly disadvantaged youth;
42 (ii) an individual with experience in promoting the involvement of older adults in
43 service and volunteerism;
44 (iii) a representative of community-based agencies or community-based organizations
45 within the state;
46 (iv) a representative of local governments in the state;
47 (v) a representative of local labor organizations in the state;
48 (vi) a representative of business;
49 (vii) an individual between the ages of 16 and 25 who is a participant or supervisor in a
50 volunteer or service program;
51 (viii) a representative of a National Service Program; and
52 (ix) a representative of the corporation as a nonvoting, ex officio member; and
53 (e) 13 members appointed by the governor from the following groups:
54 (i) local educators;
55 (ii) experts in the delivery of human, educational, cultural, environmental, or public
56 safety services to communities and individuals;
57 (iii) representatives of Native American tribes;
58 (iv) out-of-school youth or other at-risk youth; and
59 (v) representatives of entities that receive assistance under the Domestic Volunteer
60 Service Act of 1973, 42 U.S.C. 4950 et seq.
61 (2) (a) In appointing persons to serve on the commission, the governor shall ensure
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63 (i) no more than 13 members of the commission are members of the same political
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65 (ii) no more than six members of the commission are state government employees.
66 (b) In appointing persons to serve on the commission, the governor shall strive for
67 balance on the commission according to race, ethnicity, age, gender, and disability
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69 (3) (a) Except as required by Subsection (3)(b), as terms of current commission
70 members expire, the governor shall appoint each new member or reappointed member to a
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73 time of appointment or reappointment, adjust the length of terms to ensure that the terms of
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76 (4) When a vacancy occurs in the membership for any reason, the replacement shall be
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82 performance of the member's official duties at the rates established by the Division of Finance
83 under Sections 63A-3-106 and 63A-3-107 .
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88 (b) The commission shall select a vice chair from among its members.
89 Section 2. Section 9-1-809 is amended to read:
90 9-1-809. Commission duties.
91 (1) The commission shall, in the performance of its tasks and functions:
92 (a) ensure that its funding decisions meet all federal and state statutory requirements;
93 (b) recommend innovative, creative, statewide service programs to increase volunteer
94 participation in all age groups and community-based problem-solving among diverse
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96 (c) develop and implement a centralized, organized system of obtaining information
97 and technical support concerning volunteerism and community service recruitment, projects,
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99 and support upon request;
100 (d) promote strong interagency collaboration as an avenue for maximizing resources
101 and providing that model on the state level;
102 (e) provide public recognition and support of individual volunteer efforts and
103 successful or promising private sector initiatives and public/private partnerships that address
104 community needs;
105 (f) stimulate increased community awareness of the impact of volunteer services in the
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107 (g) utilize local, state, and, subject to Title 63J, Chapter 5, Federal Funds Procedures
108 Act, federal resources to reinforce, expand, and initiate quality service programs;
109 (h) assist in the planning and implementation of volunteer programs;
110 (i) serve as the state's liaison and voice to appropriate national and state organizations
111 that support its mission;
112 (j) develop a three-year comprehensive state and community service plan and establish
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132 receiving financial assistance, in any form, from the corporation.
133 (3) (a) The commission may, subject to Title 63J, Chapter 5, Federal Funds Procedures
134 Act, receive and accept federal funds, and may receive and accept private gifts, donations, or
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136 (b) All moneys shall be deposited with the state and shall be continuously available to
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Legislative Review Note
as of 12-8-08 2:34 PM