16 CAR § 30-106. Volunteer program
16 CAR § 30-106. Volunteer program.
(a) Applicability. This section applies to citizens and Division of Community Correction employees.
(b) Policy.
(1) It shall be the policy of the division to administer a volunteer program that:
(A) Encourages, supports, and recognizes the value of citizen involvement in government operations;
(B) Exerts a positive influence on offenders; and
(C) Assists staff with routine and specialized duties.
(2) This program supplements employee efforts to accomplish the agency mission while providing citizens the opportunity to gain experience and serve the community.
(3) Citizens will be given an opportunity to participate in volunteer programs without discrimination based on race, color, sex, religion, age, national origin, pregnancy, or disability in compliance with state and federal law.
(4) The division shall establish rules that facilitate volunteer input and involvement at the highest level of efficiency and security.
"Section Number: AR 7.27 Page Number: 1
Board Approval Date: 9/6/06
Supersedes: AR 7.27 Dated: 6/20/03
Secretary of State Rule Code: 159.00
Effective Date: 12/12/06"
"I. AUTHORITY. The Board of Corrections is vested with the authority to promulgate this rule by Ark. Code Ann. §§12-27-105, 16-93-1203, and 16-93-1205."