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2-D-8. take corrective action on recommendations of audit
boards, advisory groups, and higher authority which are
in the best interest of the Coast Guard;
9. ascertain that the morale fund is being properly
administered and its funds safeguarded: that all income
has been received and properly recorded and that all
disbursements are made only for authorized purposes: and
10. verify that physical inventories are conducted and are
accurate.
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E. MWR Officer. At.units where morale funds are established,
the commanding officer shall appoint a commissioned officer
(when available) to act as MWR officer. In cases where a
commissioned officer particularly qualified by experience or
personal background is not available, the appointment of a
CPO or civilian is authorized. Civilians appointed as MWR
officers should be paid from appropriated funds sources and
be qualified in accordance with Officer Performance
Management standards. When appropriated funds or ceilings
are not available for this purpose, civilian MWR officers may
be paid from non-appropriated funds if qualified as specified
above and approved by Commandant (G-P). Appropriated funds
are the primary source of funds in support of the program
with appropriated funds with supplementary support from non-
appropriated funds. Members of the Chaplain Corps when
assigned'to Coast Guard units may not be appointed as
officers or custodian of the morale fund. The MWR officer
shall:
1. Develop and conduct programs and services designed to
improve and maintain the morale of Coast Guard personnel
and their dependents:
2. operate MWR facilities;
3. develop a financial plan and administer the use of MWR
funds (See chapter 6);
4. coordinate the purchase, custody, and issuance of MWR
equipment:
5. train and supervise the personnel assigned in the
specialized functions of MWR; and
6. coordinate relations with adjacent communities and other
commands with respect to MWR matters.
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