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EXECUTIVE ORDER 2002 - 9
MICHIGAN CITIZEN CORPS MICHIGAN COMMUNITY SERVICE COMMISSION
MICHIGAN DEPARTMENT OF CAREER DEVELOPMENT
WHEREAS, this administration continues to be committed to encouraging all citizens, organizations and institutions in Michigan to help in solving our most critical problems by volunteering their time, effort, energy and service in times of prosperity as well as dire crisis; and
WHEREAS, the need for homeland security, community health and public safety have increased and have led to the need to call upon the compassion, inventiveness and the entrepreneurial spirit of all citizens to help solve many of the problems facing their communities; and
WHEREAS, it is the standing reputation of this administration to discover and to encourage new community service leaders, to promote individuals, organizations and institutions that serve as outstanding examples of a commitment to serving others, and to convince all Michigan citizens that a successful life includes serving others; and
WHEREAS, significant issues facing the nation and state continue to be addressed by the collaborative efforts of committed citizens volunteering their time and talents through volunteer centers, national service programs, schools, community organizations, government agencies, businesses, labor groups, and a host of other community and state efforts; and
WHEREAS, Michigan has established a comprehensive, intricate and effective community-based and community-driven infrastructure for state-sponsored national and community service through the Michigan Community Service Commission and its public- and private-sector partnering organizations.
NOW, THEREFORE, I, John Engler, Governor of the state of Michigan, pursuant to the powers vested in me by the Constitution of the state of Michigan of 1963 and the laws of the state of Michigan, do hereby order the following:
I. DEFINITIONS
A. "Michigan Citizen Corps" means the Michigan initiative created under the federal USA Freedom Corps program by this order.
B. "Michigan Citizen Corps Council" ("council") means the advisory body created within the Michigan Community Service Commission by this order.
C. "Michigan Community Service Commission" ("commission") means the entity established by Act No. 219 of the Public Acts of 1994, as amended, being Section 408.221 et seq. of the Michigan Compiled Laws, that was subsequently transferred to the Department of Career Development by Executive Order 1999- 1, as amended, being Section 408.40 of the Michigan Compiled Laws.
D. "Michigan Department of Career Development" ("department") means the principal department of state government created by Executive Order 1999-1, as amended, being Section 408.40 of the Michigan Compiled Laws.
E. "USA Freedom Corps" means the federal interagency initiative created under the terms of Executive Order 13254 of January 29, 2002, (67 CFR 4869) and the Citizen Service Act of 2002, a legislative proposal submitted to the United States Congress by President George W. Bush.
II. MICHIGAN CITIZEN CORPS COUNCIL
A. Consistent with the provisions of Executive Order 13254 and any act of Congress enacted to implement Executive Order 13254, the Michigan Citizens Corps Council is created as an advisory body within the Michigan Community Service Commission.
B. The council shall have twelve (12) members representing the general public appointed by the Governor.
C. Except as otherwise provided in this subsection, members of the council shall hold office for a term of three (3) years. However, of the members initially appointed, four (4) shall hold office for a term of three (3) years, four (4) shall hold office for a term of two (2) years, and four (4) shall hold office for a term of one (1) year.
D. A vacancy on the council caused by the expiration of a term or other cause of termination of membership on the council shall be filled in the same manner as the original appointment.
E. A member appointed to fill a vacancy created other than by expiration of a term shall be appointed for the unexpired term of the member who he or she is to succeed in the same manner as the original appointment. A member may be reappointed for additional terms.
III. CHARGE TO THE COUNCIL
The council shall be advisory in nature and shall assist the commission with the following functions:
A. The council shall oversee the development and operation of the Michigan Citizen Corps.
B. The council shall act as a state-wide advisory council on the Michigan Citizen Corps.
C. The council shall develop a comprehensive three-year Michigan Homeland Security Citizen Corp Coordination Plan in consultation with the Michigan Department of State Police and other emergency management entities. The plan shall coordinate the use of volunteer resources in furtherance of homeland security. The plan shall describe emergency response plans for volunteer recruitment and placement in times of state or community declared disasters, state agency coordination plans, and current activities at the state and local levels that may help in the development of the Michigan Citizen Corps. This plan shall be updated on an annual basis and shall be submitted to the Governor and the legislature no later than sixty (60) days after the close of each fiscal year.
D. The council shall assist the commission with the preparation of grant and other funding applications submitted to the USA Freedom Corps and other public and private funding sources for the purposes of implementing the Michigan Citizen Corps initiative.
E. Subject to appropriations and other applicable law, the council shall assist the commission with the establishment of policies and procedures regarding the use of grant and other funds.
F. The council shall assist the commission with the development and establishment of local Citizen Corps Councils and local Citizen Corps programs.
G. The council shall assist the commission in the development of initiatives to promote community service in coordination with existing programs including, but not limited to, Volunteers in Police Service, Neighborhood Watch, Medical Reserve Corps, the Terrorist Information and Prevention System, and Community Emergency Response Teams.
IV. OPERATIONS OF THE COUNCIL
A. The Governor shall designate one (1) member of the council to serve as chairperson. This member shall serve as Chair at the pleasure of the Governor.
B. The council may promulgate bylaws, not inconsistent with law and with this Order, governing its organization, operation and procedure.
C. Members of the council shall not delegate their responsibilities to other persons. A majority of the serving members constitutes a quorum for the transaction of business at a meeting. The council shall act by a majority vote of its serving members.
D. The council shall meet at the call of the chairperson and as may be provided in the bylaws of the council. Meetings of the council may be held at any location within the state of Michigan. The council shall meet at least semi-annually.
E. The council may, as appropriate, make inquiries, studies, investigations, hold hearings, and receive comments from the public. The council may consult with outside experts in order to perform its duties.
F. The council may establish one or more subcommittees consisting of council members to investigate and analyze specific issues, consistent with the charge to the council contained in Section III of this order. The chair of the council, or a member of the council designated by the chair, shall be a member of each subcommittee established by the council. Subcommittees shall recommend proposed actions, plans, comments, formulas, measures, reports or policies to the council, consistent with the council’s charge. The council may adopt, reject or modify recommendations proposed by subcommittees.
G. Members of the council shall serve without compensation. Members of the council may receive reimbursement for necessary travel and expenses according to relevant statutes, rules and procedures of the Department of Management and Budget and the Civil Service Commission.
H. The Department may hire or retain such contractors, sub-contractors, advisors, consultants and agents, and may make and enter into contracts necessary or incidental to the exercise of the performance of the council’s duties, as the Department Director deems appropriate. Such procurements shall be in accordance with the relevant statutes, rules and procedures of the Department of Management and Budget and the Civil Service Commission.
I. Subject to appropriations and other applicable law, the council may apply for, receive and expend monies from any source, public or private, including but not limited to, gifts, grants, donations of monies and government appropriations. The council may also accept donations of labor, services or other things of value from any public or private agency or person. Individual members of the council shall fully comply with the provisions of the Act No. 196 of the Public Acts of 1973, as amended, being Section 15.341 et seq. of the Michigan Compiled Laws, governing the standards of conduct for public officers and employees of the state of Michigan.
J. Members of the council shall refer all legal, legislative and media contacts to the Department.
K. The council shall be staffed by personnel within the commission as designated by the Executive Director.
V. MISCELLANEOUS
A. All departments, committees, commissioners or officers of the state or of any political subdivision thereof shall give to the council, or to any member or representative thereof, any necessary assistance required by the council, or any member of representative thereof, in the performance of the duties of the council so far as is compatible with its, his or her duties; free access shall also be given to any books, records or documents in its, his or her custody, relating to matters within the scope of inquiry, study or investigation of the council.
B. The invalidity of any portion of this Order shall not affect the validity of the remainder thereof. The provisions of this Executive Order shall become effective upon filing.
Given under my hand and the Great Seal of the State of Michigan this day of April, in the Year of our Lord, Two Thousand Two.
_____________________________________________ GOVERNOR
BY THE GOVERNOR:
_____________________________________________ SECRETARY OF STATE
