Florida Florida Statutes

§ 14.29 — Florida Commission on Community Service

FS § 14.29Ch. 14

Statute text

(1)It is the intent of the Legislature to provide a means by which the state may develop a coordinated, unified plan in response to the National and Community Service Trust Act of 1993. Toward this end, the state may establish policies and procedures relating to the expenditure of funds to develop and facilitate community outreach initiatives. Such efforts shall be geared towards promoting community service in conjunction with any existing programs in an effort to address the state's human, educational, environmental, and public safety needs by fostering greater civic responsibility.

(2)There is established the Florida Commission on Community Service, which is assigned to the Executive Office of the Governor. The commission shall be administratively housed within the Executive Office of the Governor, but it shall independently exercise the responsibilities assigned herein or as required to comply with the terms and conditions of the National and Community Service Trust Act of 1993. The commission shall serve as an advisory board to the Governor and Cabinet, the Legislature, and appropriate state agencies and entities on matters relating to volunteerism and community service. (3)(a) The commission shall consist of no less than 15 and no more than 25 voting members to be appointed on a bipartisan basis by the Governor and confirmed by the Senate. Any number of nonvoting members may be appointed by the Governor. Voting members may represent one, or any combination of the following categories, so long as each of the respective categories is represented:1. A representative of a community-based agency or organization. 2. The Commissioner of Education or designee thereof. 3. A representative of local labor organizations. 4. A representative of local government. 5. A representative of business. 6. An individual between the ages of 16 and 25, inclusive, who is a participant in or a supervisor of a service program for school-age youth, or of a campus-based or national service program. 7. A representative of a national service program. 8. An individual with expertise in the educational, training, and developmental needs of youth, particularly disadvantaged youth. 9. An individual with experience in promoting service and volunteerism among older adults. Other voting members may include educators; experts in the delivery of human educational, environmental, or public safety services; representatives of Indian tribes; out-of-school or at-risk youth; and representatives of programs that are administered by or receive assistance under the Domestic Volunteer Service Act of 1973, as amended. However, the preceding list shall not be construed as an exhaustive one.

(b)Not more than 50 percent plus one of the voting members of the commission may be aligned with the same political party. In addition, the number of voting members of the commission who are officers or employees of the state may not exceed 25 percent, reduced to the nearest whole number, of the total membership of the commission.

(4)Members of the commission shall serve for terms of 3 years. Members may be reappointed for successive terms. A vacancy shall be filled for the remainder of the unexpired term in the same manner as the original appointment.

(5)The commission shall meet at the call of its chair or at the request of a majority of its total voting membership, but shall meet at least biannually. A majority of the total voting membership shall constitute a quorum, and the affirmative vote of a majority of a quorum is necessary to take official action.

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