[ Text of section effective until November 27, 2007. Repealed by 2007, 192, Sec. 2.]
Section 213. The governor initially shall appoint an advisory council of volunteerism which shall consist of no fewer than 12 and no more than 20 members. Persons shall be eligible for appointment if their positions, knowledge or experience enables them to represent the concerns, needs and recommendations of volunteerism and if they have been recommended by the director. The council shall at all times be persons actively engaged in activities concerning volunteerism. Each member shall serve for a term of four years as governed by council by-laws.
The director initially shall nominate persons whose service will ensure representations of the interests of the volunteer community at large from all areas of the commonwealth. Council membership shall include at least three current volunteer administrators; a minimum of one representative from the corporate sector, a minimum of one representative from community service programming in education, and one volunteer. The director's nominations shall be named from a list provided by consumer groups, health and human services agencies or individuals representing such volunteers.
Once established, the advisory council shall elect a chairperson and establish by-laws which will govern all aspects of its operation. These by-laws shall be subject to the approval of the governor. The advisory council shall meet at least eight times a year, and shall serve without compensation but shall be reimbursed for expenses necessarily incurred in the performance of their duties.
Said advisory council shall advise the director on policy, planning, and the need of the commonwealth for programs and services encouraging and strengthening the volunteer system in the commonwealth; assist the director in establishing priorities for office activities; and annually review the programs, budgets, and policies of the office.