To implement this division, the director may do all of the following:
(a)Recruit and enroll corpsmembers and special corpsmembers.
(b)Adopt criteria for selecting applicants for enrollment in the corps’ program, including criteria for individuals convicted of a crime described in the California Uniform Controlled Substances Act (Division 10 (commencing with Section 11000) of the Health and Safety Code). The director shall take into account, when adopting this criteria, the health, safety, and welfare of the public and the corps’ program participants and staff.
(c)Execute contracts containing the terms and conditions that are deemed necessary and desirable
for the enrollment of corpsmembers.
(d)Authorize the use of the corps for emergency projects occasioned by natural disasters,
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To implement this division, the director may do all of the following:
(a)
Recruit and enroll corpsmembers and special corpsmembers.
(b)
Adopt criteria for selecting applicants for enrollment in the corps’ program, including criteria for individuals convicted of a crime described in the California Uniform Controlled Substances Act (Division 10 (commencing with Section 11000) of the Health and Safety Code). The director shall take into account, when adopting this criteria, the health, safety, and welfare of the public and the corps’ program participants and staff.
(c)
Execute contracts containing the terms and conditions that are deemed necessary and desirable
for the enrollment of corpsmembers.
(d)
Authorize the use of the corps for emergency projects occasioned by natural disasters, fire prevention and suppression, rescue of lost or injured persons, and any other activity or project necessary or desirable to carry out the purposes of this division.
(e)
Apply for and accept grants or contributions of funds from any public or private source.
(f)
Purchase, rent, or otherwise acquire or obtain necessary property, supplies, instruments, tools, equipment, and conveniences.
(g)
Execute contracts for furnishing the services of the corps to any federal, state, or local public agency; any California Native American tribe; any local or statewide private organization concerned with the objectives of the corps’ program,
as specified in Sections 14000 and 14300; and any person, firm, partnership, or corporation concerned with these objectives.
(h)
Procure insurance.
(i)
Be reimbursed by the federal government, any state or local public agency, any California Native American tribe, or any private organization for actual expenses incurred by the corps for any project undertaken for any such entity pursuant to subdivision (d) or (g) or pursuant to Section 14307.
(j)
To the extent permitted by Article VII of the California Constitution, execute contracts with any person, natural or corporate, for the purpose of implementing the objectives of the corps, as specified in Sections 14000 and 14300.
(k)
Use any services, material, or property of any agency of the state, and may
make agreements with any agency of the state or take other actions that are reasonable and necessary.
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Contract with public or private nonprofit entities to provide services for the corps.
(m)
Contract with the University of California, the California State University, the community college districts, and private institutions for the creation of special admission and tuition credit programs for corpsmembers.