Section 583-6 - PennSERVE advisory board.(a) Establishment.--The PennSERVE Advisory Board is established within the department.(b)Voting members.-- (1) The board shall include at least 15 voting members but not more than 25 voting members, who shall serve for renewable three-year terms consistent with Federal regulations issued under the National and Community Service Act of 1990.(2) Voting members of the board shall include the following:(i) The Secretary of Labor and Industry, or a designee, who shall serve as the presiding officer of the board.(ii) The Secretary of Education or a designee.(iii) The following individuals appointed by the Governor:(A) A representative of a community-based agency or organization in this Commonwealth.(B) A representative of local government in this Commonwealth.(C) A representative of local labor organizations in this Commonwealth.(D) A representative of business.(E) An individual who is at least 16 years of age, less than 26 years of age and who is a participant or supervisor of a service program for school-age youth or of a campus-based or national service program.(F) A representative of a national service program.(G) An individual with expertise in the educational, training and development needs of youth, particularly disadvantaged youth.(H) An individual with experience in promoting the involvement of older adults who are 55 years of age or older in service and volunteerism.(I) A representative of the volunteer sector.(iv) A member of the Senate appointed by the Majority Leader of the Senate, or a designee.(v) A member of the House of Representatives appointed by the Majority Leader of the House of Representatives, or a designee.(vi) A member of the Senate appointed by the Minority Leader of the Senate, or a designee.(vii) A member of the House of Representatives appointed by the Minority Leader of the House of Representatives, or a designee.(3) The Governor may appoint voting members of the board who are educators, including representatives from institutions of higher education and local education agencies, and experts in the delivery of human, educational, environmental or public safety services to communities and individuals.(c) Representation.--A voting member of the board may represent none, one or more than one category specified in subsection (b)(2)(iii).(d) Ex officio, nonvoting members.--The board shall include the following public officials as ex officio, nonvoting members: (1) The Secretary of Aging, or a designee.(2) The Secretary of Community and Economic Development, or a designee.(3) The Secretary of Corrections, or a designee.(4) The Secretary of Health, or a designee.(5) The Secretary of Human Services, or a designee.(6) The Executive Director of the Pennsylvania Higher Education Assistance Agency, or a designee.(e) Public officials.--The terms of office of the elected public officials designated in subsection (b)(2)(iii)(b), (iv), (v), (vi) and (vii) shall coincide with the terms of their respective elective or appointive offices. Public official members shall continue to serve after the expiration of their term until the appointing authority appoints a replacement unless the member is no longer a public official at the time of their term expiration.(f)Federal representative.--Consistent with Federal regulations, the individual who is an employee of the Federal agency responsible for administering the National and Community Service Act of 1990 and who is designated to serve as a representative to each state or group of states shall be included as an ex officio, nonvoting member on the board.(g)Diversity.--To the extent practicable, the board shall be diverse with respect to race, ethnicity, religion, age, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability characteristics and geographic representation.(h)Chairperson.--The chairperson of the board shall be elected by the voting members of the board. To be eligible to serve as chairperson, an individual must be an appointed, voting member of the board.(i) Rules.--The board may adopt rules governing its organization and procedures.(j)Compensation.--The members of the board shall receive no compensation for their services on the board but shall be reimbursed by the department for ordinary and necessary expenses incurred in the performance of their duties as members of the board.(k) Consultation.--The board shall consult with and advise the office on the development of a Statewide plan for expansion of community service opportunities.(l)Goals.--The board shall: (1) Encourage all Pennsylvanians to participate in community service.(2) Disseminate information concerning community service.(3) Monitor the effectiveness and geographical distribution of community service programs.(m)Novel programs.--The board may develop novel community service programs.(n) Support services.--The board shall be supported in its duties by the staff of the office and may use operational support services of the office, such as mailing and duplication services, to carry out its duties.Added by P.L. TBD 2022 No. 141, § 3, eff. 1/3/2023.