Both State commissions and AAEs have the same duties. This section lists the duties that apply to both State commissions and AAEs—collectively
(a)
(1) The plan must be developed through an open and public process (such as through regional forums or hearings) that provides for the maximum participation and input from a broad cross-section of individuals and organizations, including national service programs within the State, community-based agencies, organizations with a demonstrated record of providing educational, public safety, human, or environmental services, residents of the State, including youth and other prospective participants, State Educational Agencies, traditional service organizations, labor unions, and other interested members of the public.
(2) The plan must ensure outreach to diverse, broad-based community organizations that serve underrepresented populations by creating State networks and registries or by utilizing existing ones.
(3) The plan must set forth the State's goals, priorities, and strategies for promoting national and community service and strengthening its service infrastructure, including how Corporation-funded programs fit into the plan.
(4) The plan may contain such other information as the State commission considers appropriate and must contain such other information as the Corporation may require.
(5) The plan must ensure outreach to, and coordination with, municipalities and county governments regarding the national service laws.
(6) The plan must provide for effective coordination of funding applications submitted by the State and other organizations within the State under the national service laws.
(7) The plan must include measurable goals and outcomes for national service programs funded through the State consistent with the performance levels for national service programs.
(8) The plan is subject to approval by the chief executive officer of the State.
(9) The plan must be submitted, in its entirety, in summary, or in part, to the Corporation upon request.
(b)
(1) Prepare an application to the Corporation to receive funding or education awards for national service programs operating in and selected by the State.
(2) Administer a competitive process to select national service programs for funding. The State is not required to select programs for funding prior to submission of the application described in paragraph (b)(1) of this section.
(c)
(2) The State entity may apply to the Corporation to receive funding for community-based subtitle programs after coordination with the State Educational Agency.
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(i)
(j)
(k)
(l)
(2)
(3) In carrying out the activities under paragraphs (l)(1) and (2) of this section, the parties involved must exchange information about the programs carried out in the State by the State entity, a division of ACTION or the Corporation, as well as information about opportunities to coordinate activities.
(m)
(1) Include the following elements:
(i) Recommendations for policies to increase service for adults age 55 or older, including how to best use such adults as sources of social capital, and how to utilize their skills and experience to address community needs;
(ii) Recommendations to the State agency on aging (as defined in section 102 of the Older Americans Act of 1965, 42 U.S.C. 3002) on a marketing outreach plan to businesses and outreach to nonprofit organizations, the State educational agency, institutions of higher education, and other State agencies;
(iii) Recommendations for civic engagement and multigenerational activities, including early childhood education and care, family literacy, and other after school programs, respite services for adults age 55 or older and caregivers, and transitions for older adults age 55 or older to purposeful work in their post-career lives;
(2) Incorporate the current knowledge base regarding—
(i) The economic impact of the roles of workers age 55 or older in the economy;
(ii) The social impact of the roles of such workers in the community;
(iii) The health and social benefits of active engagement for adults age 55 or older; and
(3) Be made available to the public and transmitted to the Corporation.