Section 2250.40  State Implementation and Administration

a)         The Commission shall serve as the State entity responsible for the implementation and administration of the program in the State of Illinois, pursuant to the requirements of the Act.

b)         P.A. 91-798 [20 ILCS 710], effective July 9, 2000, amended P.A. 88-597 [15 ILCS 105], effective January 9, 1995 and renamed the Lieutenant Governor's Advisory Council on Voluntary Action as the Illinois Commission on Volunteerism and Community Service (i.e., Serve Illinois Commission) and makes certain changes in the structure and function of the Commission.

c)         The Commission's purpose shall include the following:

1)         to promote and support community service in public and private programs to meet the needs of Illinois citizens;

2)         to stimulate new volunteerism and community service initiatives and partnerships; and 

3)         to serve as a resource and advocate within the Department of Human Services for community service agencies, volunteers, and programs that utilize State and private volunteers.