KRS 154.1-720: Kentucky Peace Corps -- Purpose -- Director.

(1) A Kentucky Peace Corps, headed by a director appointed by the board created by

KRS 154.1-705, 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 wi sh to improve the lives of other Kentuckians,

raise the standard of living, enhance self actualization, and create a more

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

the environment, public service, individual productivity, education, health,

and humanitarian endeavors.

(c) Identify and utilize the skills, knowledge, and expertise of dedicated, w ell-

trained volunteers who have met stringent selection criteria and have

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

administration or in related fields. Additional education may be substituted for the

required experience on a year -to-year basis. Additional experience may be

substituted for the required education on a year -to-year basis, provided the

experience level is deemed appropriate by the board.