The commission consists of 25 members including the commissioner of Education.
The governor appoints 24 additional voting members. Nine of these members shall include representatives of public or nonprofit organizations experienced in youth employment and training; organizations promoting adult service and volunteerism; community-based service agencies or organizations; local public or private sector labor unions; local governments; business; a national service program; and American Indian tribes, and an individual between age 16 and 25 who is a participant or supervisor on a program. The remaining 16 shall include individuals with expertise in the management and operations of a nonprofit organization including individuals with expertise in public relations, finance, and development.
The governor shall ensure to the extent possible that membership of the commission is balanced according to geography, race, ethnicity, age and gender. The governor shall appoint up to five ex-officio nonvoting members from appropriate state agencies. A representative of the Corporation for National Service shall also serve as an ex-officio nonvoting member. Voting and ex-officio nonvoting members may appoint a designee to act on their behalf.