41-2012. Resource development


A. In addition to the provisions of section 41-1954, subsection A, the department
may develop resources in the private sector to assist it in administering departmental
programs.


B. Resource development shall include the following activities:


1. Solicitation, acceptance and expenditure of private donations of monies, gifts,
services and devises to accomplish the purposes of this article notwithstanding any
provisions to the contrary.


2. Distribution by the department of private monies, gifts, services, contributions
and devises to the following:


(a) Foster parents.


(b) Volunteers.


(c) Agencies that contract with the department for delivery of services to clients.


(d) Clients of the department.


(e) Parents, guardians or other persons responsible for the care of clients of the
department.


3. Establishment of a volunteer program as follows:


(a) Volunteers who transport clients of the department on official business may be
reimbursed for expenses, with the approval of the director or his designee, in the same
amount and manner provided for public employees pursuant to title 38, chapter 4, article
2. The designated post of duty for a volunteer shall be considered to be his place of
residence for purposes of receiving reimbursement under this subsection.


(b) The director shall provide a mechanism for recognizing volunteers and
supporters of the department, which may include provision of plaques, pins or other
appropriate memorabilia or sponsorship of recognition events.


C. The director may adopt rules to carry out this article.