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DE SB49

Bill

Status

Passed

6/28/2023

Primary Sponsor

Kyra Hoffner

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Origin

Senate

152nd General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Reorganizes and updates the Governor's Commission on Community and Volunteer Services, which advises on volunteer services in Delaware and advocates for service and volunteerism

  • Aligns Commission membership requirements with federal law under the National and Community Service Act of 1990, mandating 15-25 voting members representing diverse sectors including youth experts, older adult advocates, community organizations, education, local government, labor, and business

  • Establishes the Administrator of the State Office of Volunteerism as the Commission's Executive Director, a nonvoting member responsible for managing daily operations, preparing federal and state applications, supervising staff, and monitoring grantee compliance

  • Defines quorum as a majority of members and clarifies that the State Office of Volunteerism provides staff support to the Commission

  • Updates provisions on member terms (3 years with up to 2 consecutive reappointments), chair elections (1-year terms with up to 2 consecutive reelections), and grounds for removal including unexcused absences from 3 consecutive or 4 of 12 consecutive meetings

Legislative Description

An Act To Amend Title 29 Of The Delaware Code Relating To The Governor's Commission On Community And Volunteer Services.

Last Action

Signed by Governor

6/28/2023

Committee Referrals

Sunset Committee (Policy Analysis & Government Accountability)3/15/2023
Legislative Oversight & Sunset2/17/2023

Full Bill Text

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