Oklahoma Administrative Code › Title 1 - EXECUTIVE ORDERS › Section 1:2015-10

Current through Vol. 41, No. 20, July 1, 2024
Oklahomans, while proudly independent, are nevertheless quick to
			 come to the aid of our neighbors in times of need, regardless of whether that
			 need arises from devastating storms, brutal acts of domestic terrorism,
			 poverty, or social isolation. In fact, the belief in a shared responsibility to
			 address our local community's needs is often referred to as the "Oklahoma
			 Standard," and it is shouldered each day by the many volunteers who serve in
			 faith-based and other philanthropic organizations throughout our State.
Accordingly, I, Mary Fallin, Governor of the State of Oklahoma,
			 by the authority vested in me pursuant to Sections 1 and 2 of Article VI of the
			 Oklahoma Constitution, hereby amend Executive Order 1996-08, which established
			 the Oklahoma Community Service Commission (Commission) to oversee
			 administration of our State's participation in the National Community Service
			 Act of 1990 (Act), Pub. L.
			 No. 101-610 (codified as amended at
			 42 U.S.C. §§
								12501 -
			 12682(2009)
			 ). The Commission will continue to function as the State entity entrusted with
			 developing and implementing a National Service plan that is eligible for
			 federal funding, and will continue to support volunteerism in Oklahoma by
			 helping to better coordinate, fund, and expand the public, private, and
			 faith-based service initiatives that work closely with our State's citizen
			 volunteers.
However, the Commission shall adhere to the updated federal
			 requirements as established in the amended Act, which include, among others,
			 requirements pertaining to the composition and responsibilities of the
			 Commission. See
			 42 U.S.C.
			 §
								12638(2013). The
			 Commission shall likewise comply with any subsequent amendments to the Act that
			 impose affirmative obligations that condition the receipt of federal funding,
			 immediately upon their becoming effective.
The members of the Commission shall be appointed by, and serve
			 at the pleasure of the Governor, in conformity with the Act. Members shall not
			 be compensated for their services, but may be reimbursed for reasonable
			 expenses incurred in the performance of their duties in the same manner as
			 provided State employees by the State Travel Reimbursement Act. Any staffing
			 and operating expenses of the Commission, as is deemed necessary and
			 appropriate to ensure compliance with this Order, shall be met through a
			 combination of federal and private funds. In addition, State agencies shall
			 provide the Commission with reasonable administrative assistance as requested,
			 so as to maximize Oklahoma's support of and coordination with public, private,
			 and faith-based volunteer programs in solving our local communities' needs. The
			 Commission shall prepare an annual progress report for submission to the
			 Governor by December 31 of each year, beginning on December 31, 2015.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and caused the
			 Great Seal of the State of Oklahoma to be affixed at Oklahoma City, Oklahoma,
			 this 2nd day of March, 2015.
BY THE GOVERNOR OF THE STATE OF OKLAHOMA
Mary Fallin
ATTEST:
Chris Benge
Secretary of State