[§90D-6] Powers, duties, and functions. The commission shall:

(1)  Ensure thatits funding decisions meet all federal and state statutory requirements;

(2)  Recommendinnovative, creative, statewide service programs to increase volunteerparticipation in all age groups and community-based problem-solving amongdiverse participants;

(3)  Prepare anational three-year service plan for the State, which follows state and federalguidelines;

(4)  Develop andimplement a centralized, organized system of obtaining information andtechnical support concerning volunteerism and community service recruitment,projects, training methods, materials, and activities throughout Hawaii andshare the information and support upon request;

(5)  Promotestrong interagency collaboration as an avenue for maximizing resources andprovide that model on the state level;

(6)  Providepublic recognition and support of individual volunteer efforts and successfulor promising private sector initiatives and public-private partnerships thataddress community needs;

(7)  Stimulateincreased community awareness of the impact of volunteer services in Hawaii;

(8)  Use local,state, and federal resources to reinforce, expand, and initiate quality serviceprograms;

(9)  Serve as theState’s liaison and voice to appropriate national and state organizations thatsupport its mission;

(10)  Prepare theState's applications under Title 42 United States Code sections 12543 and12582, as amended;

(11)  Assist in thepreparation of the department of education's application for assistance underTitle 42 United States Code section 12525;

(12)  Prepare theState’s application under Title 42 United States Code section 12582, asamended, for approved national service positions;

(13)  Maketechnical assistance available to enable applicants for assistance under Title42 United States Code section 12571, as amended, to plan and implement serviceprograms and to apply for assistance under the federal service laws such as thefederal National Services Trust Program;

(14)  Assist in theprovision of health care and child care benefits under Title 42 United StatesCode section 12594, as amended, to participants in national service programsthat receive assistance under Title 42 United States Code section 12571, as amended;

(15)  Develop astate system for the recruitment and placement of participants in programs thatreceive assistance under the national service laws and disseminate informationconcerning national service programs that receive the assistance of approvednational service positions;

(16)  Administerthe State’s grant program in support of national service programs (usingassistance provided to the State under Title 42 United States Code section12571, as amended) including selection, oversight, and evaluation of grantrecipients;

(17)  Coordinateits functions (including recruitment, public awareness, and trainingactivities) with any division of the federal ACTION program or the Corporationfor National and Community Services that carries out volunteer service programsin the State; and

(18)  Comply withthe requirements and duties of the commission as provided by Title 42 UnitedStates Code section 12638, as amended. [L 2002, c 88, pt of §1]