154.1.720 Kentucky Peace Corps -- Purpose -- Director.

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154.01-720 Kentucky Peace Corps -- Purpose -- Director. (1) A Kentucky Peace Corps, headed by a director appointed by the board created by KRS 154.01-705, is hereby created. (2) The purpose of the corps is to: (a) Create a volunteer, domestic service corps to promote a mechanism for selfless service for those who wish to improve the lives of other Kentuckians, <br>raise the standard of living, enhance self actualization, and create a more <br>conducive environment for future generations of Kentuckians. (b) Assist the Commonwealth of Kentucky through targeted activities which promote the public good and achieve measurable or visible improvement in <br>the environment, public service, individual productivity, education, health, <br>and humanitarian endeavors. (c) Identify and utilize the skills, knowledge, and expertise of dedicated, well-trained volunteers who have met stringent selection criteria and have <br>effectively demonstrated their commitment to the Kentucky Peace Corps. (d) Promote a cross-fertilization of ideas, skills, and concepts. (3) The director, authorized by subsection (1) of this section, shall be a graduate of an accredited college or university and have at least five (5) years' experience in <br>administration or in related fields. Additional education may be substituted for the <br>required experience on a year-to-year basis. Additional experience may be <br>substituted for the required education on a year-to-year basis, provided the <br>experience level is deemed appropriate by the board. Effective: July 14, 1992 <br>History: Created 1992 Ky. Acts ch. 100, sec. 5, effective July 14, 1992.