§ 11-13-102 - Definitions. - Arkansas Statutes

11-13-102. Definitions.

As used in this chapter, unless the context clearly indicates otherwise:

(1) "Community-based agency" means a private, nonprofit organization that is representative of a community, or a significant segment of a community, that is engaged in meeting human, educational, or environmental community needs;

(2) "Corps" means the Arkansas Conservation Corps;

(3) "Corpsmember" means a participant in the corps pursuant to criteria set forth in this subchapter;

(4) "Crewleader" means a participant in the corps who is employed to supervise corpsmembers pursuant to criteria set forth in this chapter;

(5) "Department" means the Department of Labor;

(6) "Director" means the Director of the Department of Labor;

(7) "Human service projects" means projects which involve conservation work and the direct delivery of services which promote the well-being of children, the elderly, persons with physical and developmental disabilities, or persons with low incomes;

(8) "Local agency" means any city, county, or school district located within this state;

(9) "Signature projects" means special event, large scale, short term, highly visible projects which combine the efforts of more than one (1) crew and promote the public good in ways consistent with this chapter;

(10) "State agencies" means the Arkansas Economic Development Commission, the Department of Arkansas Heritage, the Department of Correction, the Department of Education, the Department of Higher Education, the Department of Human Services, the Department of Labor, the Department of Parks and Tourism, the Arkansas Department of Environmental Quality, the Arkansas Employment Security Department, the Arkansas State Game and Fish Commission, the State Military Department, and the Arkansas Department of Emergency Management; and

(11) "Work experience projects" means projects established pursuant to the authority granted in this subchapter that provide corpsmembers with educational opportunities and job training skills, which may include general educational development, literacy training, adult basic education, job search skills, and job application skills, and with work experience related to the conservation, improvement, or development of natural resources or the enhancement, preservation, and maintenance of public lands, waters, or facilities.