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Section 1 - Introduction
Message from the CEO
Introduction

Section 2 - Reference Guide for State Commission Executive Directors
2.1 Introduction
2.2 "Big Picture" Roles of the State Commission
2.3 Organization and Administration
2.4 Program Development and Support
2.5 Reports and Forms
2.6 A Year at a Glance
2.7 Key Contacts at the Corporation for National Service
2.8 Other Important Contacts

Section 3 - Handbook for State Commission Members
3.1 A Context for National Service in America
3.2 The Corporation - State Commission Partnership
3.3 Programs of the Corporation
3.4 Principles for High Quality National Service Programs
3.5 Principles of Highly Effective Commissions
3.6 Conflict of Interest

Section 4 - The Role of the State Commission
4.1 Overview
4.2 Administrative Functions of the Commission
4.3 Support to National Service Programs
4.4 The Larger Role of State Commissions
4.5 Unified State Plan

Section 5 - Award Requirements and Responsibilities
5.1 Introduction
5.2 State Commissions' Program Management Responsibilities
5.3 Selected Requirements and Provisions
5.4 Financial Management and Grant Compliance Guidelines
5.5 Grant Closeout Procedures
5.6 Risk-Based Monitoring Strategy

Section 6 - Review of Commission Activities
6.1 Commission Self-Assessment and State Administrative Standards
6.2 Statute-Based Standards 1-5, A Self-Assessment Tool

Section 7 - Program Monitoring
7.1 Monitoring: The Big Picture
7.2 A Model for State Commission Monitoring of AmeriCorps Programs

Section 8 - Web-Based Reporting System (WBRS)
8.1 Web-Based Reporting System (WBRS)

Section 9 - Reference and Resources
9.1 National Service Laws and Regulations
9.2 AmeriCorps Provisions
9.3 Financial Controls Assessment
9.4 Sample Risk Assessment Tool
9.5 Technical Assistance National Providers
9.6 Names, Addresses of State Directors and Commission Chairs
9.7 Index of Topics