26.605. Community service commission created in office of governor--assignment powers of governor--purpose. - Missouri Statutes

Community service commission created in office of governor--assignmentpowers of governor--purpose.

26.605. 1. There is hereby created and established withinthe office of the governor "The Missouri Community ServiceCommission". The governor may, by executive order, assign thiscommission to the office of any executive department or statewideelected official.

2. The commission is established to make community servicethe common expectation and experience of all Missourians with aspecial concentration on Missouri's young people. The commissionshall focus its efforts primarily on issues related to education,public safety, human needs and the environment.

3. The commission shall work to renew the ethic of civicresponsibility in Missouri and to involve and enroll citizens inservice opportunities that benefit Missouri while offeringcitizens skills that can be used to further their own plans foreducation, for a career, or for continuing community services.The commission shall build on the existing organizationalframework of state, local and community-based programs andagencies to expand full-time and part-time service opportunitiesfor all citizens, but particularly Missouri's youth.

(L. 1994 H.B. 1471 § 3)