§ 28-5-711 — Veterans resource information clearinghouse

(1) There is hereby
created in the division of veterans affairs the veterans resource information
clearinghouse to provide information concerning support, services, and other
assistance available to veterans of the United States armed forces and their
families from state and local government agencies and programs, congressionally
chartered veterans organizations, and nonprofit service organizations. To the extent
practicable, the division shall make information available through the veterans
resource information clearinghouse in a variety of formats to help ensure a high
degree of public accessibility.

(2) The division shall identify the agencies, programs, services, and
organizations to be included in the veterans resource information clearinghouse.
The department of military and veterans affairs shall adopt policies to establish
criteria that the division shall apply to ensure that the nonprofit service
organizations included in the clearinghouse are legitimate, legally operated
organizations.

(3) The division shall operate the veterans resource information
clearinghouse subject to available state and federal resources that are
appropriated or otherwise available to the division. In addition, the division may
solicit, accept, and expend public or private gifts, grants, and donations for the
operation of the veterans resource information clearinghouse, including but not
limited to donations of volunteer services and in-kind donations.

Legislative History

Source: L. 2009: Entire section added, (HB 09-1291), ch. 385, p. 2088, � 2, effective August 5.