[Code of Federal Regulations]
[Title 45, Volume 4]
[Revised as of October 1, 2007]
From the U.S. Government Printing Office via GPO Access
[CITE: 45CFR2553.24]

[Page 783]
 
                        TITLE 45--PUBLIC WELFARE
 
       CHAPTER XXV--CORPORATION FOR NATIONAL AND COMMUNITY SERVICE
 
PART 2553_THE RETIRED AND SENIOR VOLUNTEER PROGRAM--Table of Contents
 
         Subpart B_Eligibility and Responsibilities of a Sponsor
 
Sec.  2553.24  What are a sponsor's responsibilities for securing community 

participation?

    (a) A sponsor shall secure community participation in local project 
operation by establishing an Advisory Council or a similar 
organizational structure with a membership that includes people:
    (1) Knowledgeable about human and social needs of the community;
    (2) Competent in the field of community service and volunteerism;
    (3) Capable of helping the sponsor meet its administrative and 
program responsibilities including fund-raising, publicity and 
programming for impact;
    (4) With an interest in and knowledge of the capability of older 
adults; and
    (5) Of a diverse composition that reflects the demographics of the 
service area.
    (b) The sponsor determines how this participation shall be secured, 
consistent with the provisions of paragraphs (a)(1) through (a)(5) of 
this section.