Section 1. Section 2 of the act of July 2, 1984 (P.L.561, No.112), known as the Pennsylvania Conservation Corps Act, amended July 1, 1989 (P.L.119, No.25), is amended to read:
Section 2. Definitions.
The following words and phrases when used in this act shall have the meanings given to them in this section unless the context clearly indicates otherwise:
"Community-based agency." A private, nonprofit organization that is representative of a community or a significant segment of a community that is engaged in meeting human, educational or environmental community needs.
"Corps." The Pennsylvania Conservation Corps.
"Corpsmember." A participant in the corps pursuant to criteria set forth in section 6.
"Crewleader." A participant in the corps who is employed to supervise corpsmembers pursuant to criteria set forth in section 8(c).
"Department." The Department of [Environmental Resources.] Labor and Industry.
"Human service projects." Projects which involve conservation work and the direct delivery of services which promote the well-being of children, the elderly, persons with physical and developmental disabilities or persons with low incomes.
"Local agency." Any [municipality] political subdivision located within this Commonwealth.
"Secretary." The Secretary of [the Department of Environmental Resources.] Labor and Industry.
"Signature projects." Special-event, large-scale, short- term, highly visible projects which combine the efforts of more than one crew and promote the public good in ways consistent with this act.
"State agencies." The Fish Commission, Game Commission, Historical and Museum Commission, Department of Environmental Resources [and, in the case of job search skills, job application skills and ability assessments, the], Department of Public Welfare, Department of Corrections, Department of Education, Department of Aging, Department of Military Affairs, Pennsylvania Emergency Management Agency, Department of Community Affairs and Department of Labor and Industry.