Missouri § 173.4008 - Commission powers and duties.
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§ 173.4008. Commission powers and duties.
1. The commission shall have the following powers and duties:
(1) To ensure that its funding decisions meet all federal and state statutory requirements;
(2) To prepare for this state an annual national service plan that follows state and federal guidelines;
(3) To recommend innovative statewide service programs to increase volunteer participation and community-based problem solving by all age groups and among diverse participants;
(4) To utilize local, state, and federal resources to initiate, strengthen, and expand quality service programs;
(5) To promote interagency collaboration to maximize resources and develop a model of such collaboration on the state level;
(6) To oversee the application process to apply for corporation grants and funds, and for approval of service positions;
(7) To establish priorities, policies, and procedures for the use of funds received under national service laws and for funds deposited into the community service commission fund established in section 173.4012;
(8) To provide technical assistance for applicants to plan and implement service programs and to apply for assistance under the national service laws;
(9) To solicit and accept gifts, contributions, grants, bequests, or other aid from any person, business, organization or foundation, public or private, and from federal, state or local government or any agency of federal, state or local government.
2. The commission shall have other powers and duties in addition to those listed in subsection 1 of this section, including:
(1) To utilize staff within the department of higher education and workforce development, the office of a designated statewide elected official, or other executive departments as needed for this purpose; and
(2) To enter into contracts with individuals, organizations, and institutions within amounts available for this purpose.
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(L. 2011 H.B. 464, A.L. 2026 H.B. 3279)
Transferred 2026; formerly 620.588
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Source: official Missouri text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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