President's Council on Service and Civic Participation

This executive order establishes the President's Council on Service and Civic Participation within the Corporation for National and Community Services to encourage volunteer service and civic participation, particularly among youth. The Council of up to 25 members will design recognition programs, advise on dissemination of best practices, and make recommendations to the President through the USA Freedom Corps Director.

Federal Register Open PDF 68 FR 5203

Impact dates

Jan 29, 2005
Order expires unless extended by President

Key directives

Establish President's Council on Service and Civic Participation within CNCS
Council composed of up to 25 members appointed by President, including youth representatives
Members serve 2-year terms
Design and recommend recognition programs for volunteer service and civic participation
Advise CNCS CEO on dissemination of information to schools and youth organizations
Monitor and advise on enhancement of promotional materials
Make recommendations to President through USA Freedom Corps Director
Federal agencies to furnish information and assistance as requested
CNCS CEO to furnish staff, supplies, facilities, and administrative services
CNCS CEO to appoint Executive Director
Council may establish subcommittees with CNCS CEO approval

Who is ordered

Timeline

Immediate

Council established within CNCS
CEO of CNCS to appoint Executive Director

Near term (90d)

Presidential appointment of up to 25 Council members including Chair and Vice Chair

Long term

Council operations and program recommendations through order expiration on January 29, 2005

Risks & tensions

Council effectiveness depends on presidential appointment speed and member engagement
No dedicated funding appropriation; dependent on CNCS resources and 'availability of appropriations'
Advisory nature limits direct implementation authority
Sunset clause creates institutional uncertainty after 2 years