TITLE 9 HUMAN RIGHTS
CHAPTER 2 AGE
PART 16 STATE-FUNDED RETIRED SENIOR
VOLUNTEER PROGRAM
9.2.16.1 Issuing agency: New Mexico Aging and Long Term Services Department (NMALTSD)
[9.2.16.1 NMAC - Rp, SAA Rule No. 95-16.1, 6/30/2015]
9.2.16.2 Scope: These rules apply to members of the public and organizations
that participate in the delivery of services to New Mexico’s aging and
disability populations.
[9.2.16.2
NMAC - Rp, SAA Rule No. 95-16.2, 6/30/2015]
9.2.16.3 Statutory authority: Aging and Long-Term Services Department Act, Sections 9-23-1 to 9-23-12 NMSA 1978; Older Americans Act of 1965,
42 U.S.C. Sections 3001 to 3058, and implementing regulations.
[9.2.16.3
NMAC - Rp, SAA Rule No. 95-16.3, 6/30/2015]
9.2.16.4 Duration: Permanent.
[9.2.16.4
NMAC - Rp, SAA Rule No. 95-16.4, 6/30/2015]
9.2.16.5 Effective date: June 30, 2015,
unless a later date is cited at the end of a section.
[9.2.16.5
NMAC - Rp, SAA Rule No. 95-16.5, 6/30/2015]
9.2.16.6 Objective: The objective of
this rule is to establish standards and procedures for the state-funded retired
senior volunteer programs administered by the aging and long term services department.
[9.2.16.6
NMAC - Rp, SAA Rule No. 95-16.6, 6/30/2015]
9.2.16.7 Definitions: The retired senior volunteer program
(RSVP) provides contracts to qualified organizations and local and tribal
governments for the dual purposes of engaging older individuals in volunteer
service to meet critical community needs and of providing high quality
experiences that will enrich the lives of the volunteers. RSVP matches older individuals with community
projects and organizations needing volunteer talent, abilities and skills.
[9.2.16.7
NMAC - Rp, SAA Rule No. 95-16.7, 6/30/2015]
9.2.16.8 Legal references: Domestic Volunteer Service Act of
1973, 42 U.S.C. Sections 4950 to 5085; 42 U.S.C. Section 12651; Retired Senior Volunteer Program, 45
C.F.R. Section 2553.
[9.2.16.8
NMAC - Rp, SAA Rule No. 95-16.8, 6/30/2015]
9.2.16.9 CORPORATION FOR NATIONAL AND COMMUNITY
SERVICE HANDBOOK: A. The department adopts the most current corporation for national
and community service (CNCS) retired senior volunteer program handbook as the
operating rules and procedures with which state-funded retired senior volunteer
programs must comply.
B. Eligibility for
state-funded retired senior volunteer programs is the same as for the CNCS
program. However, the department
secretary may waive any provisions of the CNCS handbook except those which will
jeopardize a program’s continued federal sponsorship.
[9.2.16.9
NMAC - Rp, SAA Rule No. 95-16.9, 6/30/2015]
9.2.16.10 department responsibilities: The
department shall:
A. Allocate funds appropriated by the
state legislature.
(1) To current contractors to maintain or enhance levels of
operation; and
(2) To
expand services based on determined need.
B. Contract
with new organizations to the extent that funds are available.
C. Conduct
at least one (1) assessment of each contractor every two (2)years;
and.
D. Provide
training and technical assistance to volunteers and employees of contract
organizations.
[9.2.16.10
NMAC - Rp, SAA Rule No. 95-16.10, 6/30/2015]
9.2.16.11 contractor responsibilities: Contractors
shall:
A. Comply with federal and state regulations and policies, except
to the extent that the department has granted a waiver of any federal policies.
B. Submit
an annual budget proposal and work plan in the format established by the
department.
C. Submit
monthly financial expenditure reports and requests for reimbursement to the
department as requested.
D. Submit
reports to the department in the form and manner required and specified by the
department in the contract scope of work.
E. Submit
an annual financial audit as requested by the department.
F. Coordinate
with other aging network providers, particularly in the areas of
transportation, outreach and supportive services.
G. Attend
required meetings and training sessions; and.
H. Budget
sufficient state funds to allow at least one representative to attend the
annual New Mexico conference on aging and one (1) state aging network training
session.
[9.2.16.11
NMAC - Rp, SAA Rule No. 95-16.11, 6/30/2015]
HISTORY OF 9.2.16 NMAC:
Pre-NMAC History: The material in this part was derived from
that previously filed with the State Records Center:
SAA Rule No. 95-16,
State Funded Retired and Senior Volunteer Program, filed 4/13/1995.
History of
Repealed Material:
SAA
Rule No. 95-1, filed 4/13/1995 - Repealed 6/30/2015.