46-182

46-182. Section powers and duties;
costs

The section, in carrying out the provisions of the older Americans act of 1965,
Public Law 89-73, as amended, shall:

1. Cooperate with the federal commissioner on aging and provide information to the
administration on aging, department of health, education and welfare upon request.

2. Assist the department in preparing a state plan for the administration of the
state program for the aging which shall set forth the provisions contained in section 303
of the older Americans act of 1965.

3. Serve as a clearing house for information related to state problems of the aged
and aging. Gather and disseminate information and conduct hearings, conferences and
special studies on problems and programs concerning the aging.

4. Develop plans, conduct and arrange for research and demonstration programs in
the field of aging.

5. Provide consultation to counties and subdivisions thereof with respect to local
community programs for the aged and aging. Develop, coordinate, and assist other public
and private organizations which serve the aging.

6. Prepare, publish and disseminate educational materials dealing with the health
and welfare of aged persons. Stimulate public awareness of the problems of the aging by
conducting a program of public education and encourage the governor and the legislature
to develop programs to deal with such problems.

7. Stimulate more effective use of existing resources and available services for
the aged and aging, including coordination of the activities of other state departments,
and the collaboration with such departments, agencies or commissions, with county
officials and voluntary agencies and with state and local professional associations and
societies for the aged and aging.