Article 3 - CaliforniaVolunteers Commission

California Government Code — §§ 8410-8413

Sections (4)

Repealed and added by Stats. 2024, Ch. 41, Sec. 30. (SB 164) Effective June 29, 2024.

As used in this article:

(a)“Act” means the National and Community Service Trust Act, codified in Section 12501 et seq. of Title 42 of the United States Code.
(b)“Commission” means the Board of Commissioners under CaliforniaVolunteers, as named in subdivision (a) of Section 8411, which is the State Commission on National and Community Service for purposes of the act, including the requirements of Section 12638 of Title 42 of the United States Code, and the act’s implementing rules and regulations.

Repealed and added by Stats. 2024, Ch. 41, Sec. 30. (SB 164) Effective June 29, 2024.

(a)There is continued into existence a Board of Commissioners under CaliforniaVolunteers.
(b)For purposes of fulfilling the requirements of the act, the commission shall do all of the following:
(1)Take all actions necessary to meet the requirements of the act and its implementing rules and regulations.
(2)Be responsible for the duties described in Section 12638(e) of Title 42 of the United States Code.
(3)Be appointed by the Governor and function pursuant to the requirements in Section 12638 of Title 42 of the United States Code.
(c)The commission may also do any of the following for purposes of supporting CaliforniaVolunteers:
(1)Advise and participate in the work of CaliforniaVolunteers, including, but not limited to, policy, communication and program decisionmaking, and special initiatives, by attending meetings and participating on committees, working groups, and task forces.
(2)Conduct outreach to specific constituencies, including, but not limited to, government, nonprofit, business, and labor, to seek these constituencies’ participation in and support of CaliforniaVolunteers activities and programs.
(3)Coordinate with other state agencies and volunteer service programs to ensure a comprehensive and integrated service system within the state.
(4)Promote community service throughout the state by representing CaliforniaVolunteers at service-related events and venues.
(5)Support programs funded by CaliforniaVolunteers by participating in site visits and speaking at launch or graduation activities.

Repealed and added by Stats. 2024, Ch. 41, Sec. 30. (SB 164) Effective June 29, 2024.

(a)The Governor shall appoint 25 voting members to the commission as follows:
(1)In compliance with the act, the commission’s voting members shall include at least all of the following:
(A)An individual with expertise in the educational, training, and development needs of youth, particularly disadvantaged youth.
(B)An individual with expertise in promoting the involvement of older adults in service and volunteerism.
(C)A representative of community-based agencies or organizations within the state.
(D)The Superintendent of Public Instruction.
(E)A representative of local government.
(F)A representative of local labor organizations.
(G)A representative of business.
(H)An individual between 16 and 25 years of age, inclusive, who is a participant or supervisor of a service program for schoolage youth, or of a campus-based or national service program.
(I)A representative of a qualifying national service program.
(2)(A) Subject to subparagraph (B), the Governor shall appoint two voting members as follows:
(i)One

representative recommended for appointment consideration by the President pro Tempore of the Senate.

(ii) One representative recommended for appointment consideration by the Speaker of the Assembly.

(B) For purposes of subparagraph (A), within 30 days from the date of receipt of names of recommended representatives from the President pro Tempore of the Senate or Speaker of the Assembly, the Governor shall appoint a representative or shall notify the President pro Tempore of the Senate or Speaker of the Assembly, as applicable, that the Governor rejects all recommended representatives and requests additional recommendations. Within 45 days from the date of receipt of a notice that all recommended representatives are rejected, the President pro Tempore of the Senate or Speaker of the Assembly, as applicable, shall nominate and send to the Governor the names of additional recommended

representatives.

(3)The Governor shall appoint all other voting members to the commission in compliance with the act.
(b)(1) A representative of the Corporation for National and Community Service, as designated under Section 12651f(c) of Title 42 of the United States Code, shall serve as an ex officio, nonvoting member.
(2)The Governor may appoint to the commission other ex officio, nonvoting members in compliance with Section 12638 of Title 42 of the United States Code.
(c)The Governor may designate an honorary chairperson for the commission.
(d)(1) No more than 50 percent of the commission, plus one member, shall be from the same political

party.

(2)Appointments made pursuant to this section shall also comply with all other requirements of Section 12638 of Title 42 of the United States Code.
(e)Voting members of the commission shall serve at the pleasure of the Governor for renewable terms of three years.

Repealed and added by Stats. 2024, Ch. 41, Sec. 30. (SB 164) Effective June 29, 2024.

Members of the commission shall serve without compensation, but may be reimbursed for travel expenses and receive a per diem as appropriate and in compliance with Section 12638 of Title 42 of the United States Code.